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Vintage SANTO DOMINGO Necklace Chiclet Treasure Coral Turquoise Jewelry

Regular price $365.00
SOLD A One-of-a-Kind Authentic Vintage Native American Santo Domingo Handmade Chiclet Treasure Necklace featuring Hand Carved Sacred Bird Fetishes, Finest Heishi Beads, and Gorgeous Genuine Colorful Gemstones which include Blue Turquoise, Red Coral, Amber, Green Aventurine, Purple Amethyst, Hematite, Serpentine, Mother of Pearl Shells, Agate and Quartz with Sterling Silver Stamped Tips, Sterling Hook Eye Closure, acquired from an Arizona Estate, All Sterling Tested and Guaranteed circa 1980's!

Approx. Measurements: 31" in length. Largest Turquoise Bead measures 5/8" in length. The Sterling Tips with End Closures measure 1-1/4" in length.

Santo Domingo Pueblo is one of the largest, most populous and most prosperous of the Rio Grande Pueblos, This Fantastic Santo Domingo Treasure Necklace received its name from mixing Gemstone Treasures to their Bird Fetish Necklaces amongst the Chiclets. For Religious Reasons, the Santo Domingo Artists only carve birds and do not use any other animal fetishes in these pieces. These Sacred Birds, as seen in this necklace, are stylized and called "Flying Hawks". The Santo Domingo Artists will also incorporate the finest of Heishi Beads (which they are especially known for), mixed with Organic Shape Turquoise, Coral and other Gemstone Nuggets.

This Amazing Treasure Necklace is in Excellent condition! There are no chips or cracks, just nature's perfect inclusions. The overall tone is rich and deep like the colors of Autumn. It is tightly strung without gaps and drapes beautifully around the neckline. Makes a Special Gift for your Special Someone!

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