Navajo Natural Turquoise, Coral, and Heishi Necklace with Joclas c. 1940s, 28" Long (J7928) other-contemporary-sculptures Image size approximately 12" x

Image size approximately 12" x 18" (17" x 22" sheet size)

continuing the Patania family tradition of distinctive collectible jewelry

25 x 20" (35" x 24" sheet size) $3

Oil on Burlap on Canvas

This basket is in fair

Navajo Natural Turquoise, Coral, and Heishi Necklace with Joclas c. 1940s, 28" Long (J7928) other-contemporary-sculptures Image size approximately 12" x110. 8g,, 28" chain length, joclas measure 5. 5". Acquired from a private collection in Arizona. The word "heishi" means "shell," although today it is often used to describe the cut style of beads that are small, flat, disc shapes. "Jocla" is the Navajo word for "ear string." It is sometimes also spelled "jacla" or "joclah." The Navajo and Pueblo natives would often wear all their jewelry for safekeeping on their person. So their extra "ear strings"