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Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo Turquoise and Shell Jaclas by Tina Montoya - 25814.2
Category: Jewelry | Posted by | Mon, Sep 12th 2016, 11:56am
Jaclas are comprised of two loops of turquoise and shell strung individually and then tied together in a fashion by which they can be hung from a nugget necklace. Originally, in the 19th century, each of the units was made for use as earrings. When not being worn, they were hung on a nugget necklace for storage. Eventually, their use as earrings ceased and their use as a pendant on a necklace became permanent.