Thirty inches long single strand of olivella shell heishe supports the thirty carvings of birds, bears, wolves, mountain lions and coyotes.

They measure from 2 1/8" long to 1/2". All are in fine condition, no missing noses or tails.

Turquoise, abalone shell, jet, serpentine and mother of pearl are hand carved by these two older generation artists, both of whom are gone now.

The longest strand is 25", shortest is 19".

Strung by the Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians back in the 1970s, this is a beautiful example of real coral!

Olivella shell is perked up with turquoise heishe for this classic necklace finished with string across the neck.

Great to layer with other heishe or a fetish necklace!

Each bird is carved with individual personality from shells and serpentine and coral. The "signature" carving is the woodpecker.

Also a silver tag with "David" tells us of the authenticity and that Mary probably strung this necklace.

All birds are perfect, no broken beaks or tails! Quite a feat for a delicate piece of jewelry over 40 years old!

Two shades of coral and purple sugulite are set in 14k gold in Loloma's classic stacked style. Note the fine gold bar separator. The one inch squares are finished with 14k gold posts. Three staggered length gold dangles create movement and catch the light.

Total length is 1 3/4", not heavy.

This lovely example of the art of Charles Loloma is from a local collector who used to host jewelry parties in her home for Charles in the late 1970s.

Signed as pictured.

Ed was famous for his hand pulled gold and silver beads and Mary was the heishe maker.

The leopard shell is perfect with the yellow gold!

57 grams of 14k gold.

23" long plus the chain extender.

This beautiful necklace is 23" long including the 14k gold cones and hook and eye. 49 grams of 14k gold.

Ed and his wife Mary were so well known for their square beads, they didn't even have to sign them.

25 grams of 14k gold.

At 16" long, this pretty choker rides just at the collar bones.

Signature mark is the turquoise bead between tow leopard shell discs and one leopard shell at the center.

Hand crafted by a master during the 1970s, like new condition, never worn!

Sterling silver channels hold the turquoise, jet, spiny oyster and mother of pearl, with mosaic inlay also.

7/8" across. Fine original condition.

Can be changed to dangles or posts.

Very nice file work and cold chisel as well as cut outs.

4" by 3", gracefully domed ends the feather like design is showing signs of long term wear. Possibly worn during Kachina Dances.

Spider mark for the signature.