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VINTAGE Whip Wrap Heishi Style Graduated Turquoise Necklace

$ 396

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Private Collection item. Mint condition. No cracks in heishi "beads". Whip wrap intact.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Partial
  • Origin: Southwestern USA
  • Tribal Affiliation: ?? Santo Domingo
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Native American ----- Heishi Style ---- Graduated "Beads" Turquoise Necklace --- Unknown Maker
    Necklace is "Metal Free" and truly a Vintage aged item.  High grade figured Blue Turquoise.
    Necklace would be classified as a "Medium Heavy Necklace" --- total weight = 6.0 oz.
    Whip wrap length = 8.0 inches. Each strand of necklace turquoise = 10.5 inches.
    From large turquoise "slices" at end of necklace ---- heishi beads are Graduated large to small at whip wrap.
    Note the four(4) large turquoise slices at bottom of necklace.  Finely cut -- as are all the heishi.
    Center of whip wrap to tip of turquoise slices = 15 inches.
    Woven cloth stringing material. Note single coral bead at upper end of each strand at junction with whip wrap.