Antique Santo Domingo or Navajo Jacla Necklace

ca. 1930

20" drop

 28" necklace with 5" jacla

Heishi. Jacla w/ turquoise and red beads. Double Strand. 

Two-Strand, Turquoise Nuggets, Coral Beads, Heishi

Beautiful turquoise of deep and varied color.

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"Jocla" is the Navajo word for "ear string." It is sometimes also spelled "jacla" or "joclah." The Navajo and Pueblo natives would often wear all their jewelry for safekeeping on their person. Their extra "ear strings" or earrings, were often tied to the bottom of their necklaces.