Materials and Features:

• This vintage necklace features a single continuous strand arrangement of geometric beads that drapes smoothly to create a substantial yet balanced silhouette.

• The design centers on a hand-carved natural tagua vegetable ivory oval hoop complemented by hand-painted Southwestern artwear motifs, kiln-fired clay beads, and genuine sea shell discs.

• Crafted from select lightweight hardwoods and organic materials, the piece provides a highly tactile, multi-textured surface finish and a very comfortable, lightweight feel.

• The singular strand is constructed as a seamless, continuous loop designed to sit symmetrically on the chest without the need for traditional hardware or connectors.

Type: Continuous loop over-the-head claspless

Age/Origin: 1980’s / Santa Fe Southwestern Movement

Marks: Unmarked Artisan Statement Piece

Other: Excellent structural alignment and pristine stringing tension integrity.

Measurements:

• Weight: 57 grams

• Dimensions: 36 inches in total length with a 1.375 inch long by 1 inch wide focal hoop

Condition: Excellent like new condition. The original hand-painted pastel finishes remain crisp and vibrant with no notable paint loss, and the organic textures of the shell, clay, and tagua nut elements are entirely intact. The strand maintains excellent structural tension.