Description
Fred Archuleta of the Taos Pueblo in New Mexico strings more than 200 chips of sky horse turquoise into one eye-catching necklace. Natural variations in color and veining are part of the appeal of this traditional jewelry material that Southwestern tribes have worn and traded for thousands of years.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts including objects, photographs, archives, and media covering the entire Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego.
Details
- Turquoise, sterling silver
- 18"L
- Hook and eye clasp
- Handmade in the USA
