Santo Domingo Style Purple Spiny Shell Necklace UNDER 100 Navajo hand-stamped and repoussed oxidized

Navajo hand-stamped and repoussed oxidized sterling silver concho belt on

Hallmarked JM and stamped "Sterling"

Smudging is the ancient practice of burning herbs

Ted Secatero

Santo Domingo Style Purple Spiny Shell Necklace UNDER 100 Navajo hand-stamped and repoussed oxidizedNavajo artist, Helen Tsosie (pronounced sew see), is heavily influenced by the Santo Domingo style of heishi necklaces. She has become known for combining the traditional heishi necklace with tumbled colorful stones. Helen Tsosie has combined Purple Spiny Shell with red coral, blue lapis, turquoise and white shell beads to make this wonderful three strand necklace. It is finished with sterling silver beads, clasp and extension chain. This very