Vintage 1930’s Santa Domingo Necklace Squaw Wrap Turquoise White Shell Heishi Beads Lone Mtn. Turquoise Nuggets

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This 1930’s rarely worn pueblo necklace features Santa Domingo, New Mexico white shell heishi bead and (13) Lone Mountain graduated turquoise nuggets to a 25 in. length. The turquoise nuggets at the top of the necklace average 1/2” wide and gradually increase to slightly over 1 in. wide at the center. The white heishi beads and Lone Mountain Turquoise Nuggets form a wonderful contrast.

The “Squaw-Wrap closure was used between, simply tying a knot in the finished necklace - and the metal fish-hook & figure-8 style clasp. The necklace is strung on twisted cord and then – the maker wraps cord tightly around it, giving it a secure and eye-pleasing finished look.

This particular necklace was presented to a trading post manager’s daughter when she turned 16 yrs. old and she hardly ever wore the necklace. She was 83 yrs. old when I acquired this necklace two years ago.

Your Necklace will arrive in a custom Twinkle in Time gift box. Please add 5.00 for shipping and insurance. Thank you for visiting A Twinkle in Time Vintage Jewelry & Accessories.

Item ID: CC-1646