COw46 turquoise eagle necklace

Heishi beads necklace made of shells and turquoise, with a central turquoise pendant hand-carved in the shape of an eagle.

The eagle is an iconic animal of the American West. In Native culture, this majestic bird of prey embodies divine strength and a connection to the spirits.

The Heishi handcraft is a long and meticulous process: First, rough-cut stones or shells are drilled and then strung on a wire, after which the artist holds both ends of the strand and carefully draws the beads back and forth across a grinding wheel or other rough surface to shape the Heishi beads.

Necklace length: 46cm (18 inches)

Proudly handmade in the USA.