Violet Hammer Shell Heishi Beads
Violet Hammer Shell Heishi Beads
Dyed Violet Hammer Shell Heishi Beads 1-3mm x 5mm approximatley (~300pce Strand) - 60cm/24" Strand.
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Dyed Violet Hammer Shell Heishi Beads 1-3mm x 5mm approximatley (~300pce Strand) - 60cm/24" Strand.
Heishe or heishi (pronounced "hee shee") are small disc- or tube-shaped beads made of organic shells or ground and polished stones. They come from the Kewa Pueblo People (formerly Santo Domingo Pueblo) of New Mexico, before the use of metals in jewellery by that people. The name is the word for shell bead in the Eastern Keresan language of the Santo Domingo Indians.
These Heishi beads are made from oyster shell and dyed. Please note colour can vary each batch. If you would like a photo of the current batch please contact us.
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Heishe or heishi (pronounced "hee shee") are small disc- or tube-shaped beads made of organic shells or ground and polished stones. They come from the Kewa Pueblo People (formerly Santo Domingo Pueblo) of New Mexico, before the use of metals in jewellery by that people. The name is the word for shell bead in the Eastern Keresan language of the Santo Domingo Indians.
These Heishi beads are made from oyster shell and dyed. Please note colour can vary each batch. If you would like a photo of the current batch please contact us.
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| Origin | Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan. |
| Common gemstone enhancement and likelihood | Dyed (Usually) |
| Colour | Purple |
| Hole Size Approximate (mm) | 0.8 |