Vintage - 4-Strand Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Heishi Necklace 29" - Estate Fortune Esquibel A cabochon of orange spiny

A cabochon of orange spiny oyster shell is set at the center of a flower made from five rounded sterling silver petals

Dimensions: 1"W x 1 1/8"L

also known as Sundaweuma

Bands of color represent seasons of life and all its milestones

measuring 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" including the bale

Vintage - 4-Strand Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Heishi Necklace 29" - Estate Fortune Esquibel A cabochon of orange spinyThis exquisite vintage heishi necklace is a study in natural contrast and Pueblo beadwork mastery. Four continuous strands of hand cut heishi tube beads two in rich, mottled tortoise shell and two in warm cream mother of pearl flow in alternating parallel rows that create a subtle, sophisticated stripe of color and texture. The tortoise shell heishi displays the characteristic deep brown tones with natural mottling and translucency that make this