Traditional Style Turquoise Ronndelle Necklace with Jaatłóół (Jacla)
SKU:
B1047
$350.00
$350.00
per item
This traditional, Diné style necklace is strung with genuine Kingman Turquoise rondelles and shell heishi then finished with shell, no metals. Attached to the necklace is a beautiful Jaatłóół (see description below). Only 1 available.
Necklace details:
Length is 31"
Kingman Turquoise rondelles
Natural conch shell heishi (ends on necklace) (natural)
Luanos shell heishi (natural
Jaatłóół (Jacla) details
Length is 4"
Turquoise Jasper heishi (dyed)
Mother-of-Pearl shell (natural)
Red Jasper (natural) heishi
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“Jacla” or “Jackla” - are two, 4”-6” loops of heishi (usually turquoise) that were originally earrings and sometimes fastened to the bottom of a stone necklace as a pendant-like attachment. The style is attributed to the Pueblo Indians who commonly traded the necklaces with other tribes or visitors and can be seen in vintage photos being worn by members of southwest tribes, both men and women. HIstorically, in the 19th century, the jaclas were made to loop over the ear as earrings. If they weren’ worn, they were stored by hanging them on a necklace; over time, they became a pendant on the necklace.
Through trade with the Pueblo peoples, they became popular amongst The Diné (Navajo) people. The Navajo spelling is Jaatłóół ( jah-klolth - my best attempt at an easy pronunciation), meaning “ear string” and is the most commonly used version of the word, which I will use going forward. In the oldest style necklaces, the pair of loop earrings are tied onto a necklace; the 2 loops should not be separated as it represents the male and female.
The Jaatłóół MIGHT match the necklace it is attached to or be of contrasting heishi. Most have tabular shaped pieces in the bottom center that are called “corn”. They are most often made from white or orange spiny oyster shells or coral, which represents the rainbow. The closure of the Jaatłóół loops are traditionally finished off with red such as coral or heishi beads. Contemporary artists use the design in many ways, enjoy our Navajo versions made by Bessie Smith!!
Through trade with the Pueblo peoples, they became popular amongst The Diné (Navajo) people. The Navajo spelling is Jaatłóół ( jah-klolth - my best attempt at an easy pronunciation), meaning “ear string” and is the most commonly used version of the word, which I will use going forward. In the oldest style necklaces, the pair of loop earrings are tied onto a necklace; the 2 loops should not be separated as it represents the male and female.
The Jaatłóół MIGHT match the necklace it is attached to or be of contrasting heishi. Most have tabular shaped pieces in the bottom center that are called “corn”. They are most often made from white or orange spiny oyster shells or coral, which represents the rainbow. The closure of the Jaatłóół loops are traditionally finished off with red such as coral or heishi beads. Contemporary artists use the design in many ways, enjoy our Navajo versions made by Bessie Smith!!