Ceremonial Heishi Necklace with Jacla
Vintage ceremonial tribal necklace with Jaclas strung on yawn. Extremely rare to come across this style of necklace that hasn’t been passed down for generations. Heishi beads made of shells strung with turquoise. Shells were traditionally traded in the early 1900s off the Gulf of Mexico by the natives. This item shall be cherished for generations to come and is a wonderful piece to any collection.
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 30” longest strand with 5” jaclas making entire length 35”
What is a Jacla? A loop beaded feature traditionally used as earrings later added to the bottom of a heishi necklace as an accessory. Usually, strung on string or twisted yarn. You will find this style used frequently for ceremonially purposes within the tribes.
Vintage ceremonial tribal necklace with Jaclas strung on yawn. Extremely rare to come across this style of necklace that hasn’t been passed down for generations. Heishi beads made of shells strung with turquoise. Shells were traditionally traded in the early 1900s off the Gulf of Mexico by the natives. This item shall be cherished for generations to come and is a wonderful piece to any collection.
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 30” longest strand with 5” jaclas making entire length 35”
What is a Jacla? A loop beaded feature traditionally used as earrings later added to the bottom of a heishi necklace as an accessory. Usually, strung on string or twisted yarn. You will find this style used frequently for ceremonially purposes within the tribes.
Vintage ceremonial tribal necklace with Jaclas strung on yawn. Extremely rare to come across this style of necklace that hasn’t been passed down for generations. Heishi beads made of shells strung with turquoise. Shells were traditionally traded in the early 1900s off the Gulf of Mexico by the natives. This item shall be cherished for generations to come and is a wonderful piece to any collection.
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 30” longest strand with 5” jaclas making entire length 35”
What is a Jacla? A loop beaded feature traditionally used as earrings later added to the bottom of a heishi necklace as an accessory. Usually, strung on string or twisted yarn. You will find this style used frequently for ceremonially purposes within the tribes.
