Santo Domingo Pueblo Multi Stone Choker Necklace

ca. 1960 - 1970

14.5" L

Hand Crafted from Sterling Silver, Heishi Beads, 6 Shell Beads, 12 Jet Beads, 6 Turquoise Beads and 3 Sterling Silver Beads with Stamped Designs with Hook and Eye Closure

Excellent Condition

The Santo Domingo Pueblo (also known as Kewa Pueblo), located in New Mexico, is renowned for its traditional Native American jewelry, particularly pieces featuring intricate stonework and heishi beads. Heishi—derived from the Keresan word for "shell"—refers to tiny, disc-shaped beads made from materials like shell, turquoise, coral, or other stones, strung together to form vibrant, multi-stranded necklaces. A multi-stone choker necklace from this tradition typically incorporates a variety of colorful gemstones and shells for a textured, patterned look, often in a shorter length (around 14–18 inches) that sits close to the neck like a choker. These pieces predate European metalworking influences and emphasize natural materials, polished slabs, or uneven nuggets for movement and depth.