Rare Native American Heishi Bird Choker unique comb - 1 2/8" buckle width

- 1 2/8" buckle width

vinyl back zip & hook & eye closure

The lining is in good condition showing only minor marks

It is colorful but also has the black skirt to it

The cotton is very lightweight and flowy with a full skirt and blousing effect on top

Rare Native American Heishi Bird Choker unique comb - 1 2/8" buckle widthHeishi is the oldest form of jewelry in North America. The word itself means shell, but describes a method of crafting that dates back 6000 BCE. It is attributed to the Kewa people, formerly known as the Santo Domingo Indians, one of the Rio Grande Pueblos in Northern New Mexico. Heishi jewelry is created by hand, which seems nearly impossible given the precision required to individually cut, shape, and string each tiny bead, which is composed of