Harvey Abeyta Four Strand Sponge Coral-Pen Shell Necklace early 20th century Alaska This corn basket is made

This corn basket is made without the leaves and/or silk commonly found on corn baskets

including horsehair

Saimaiyu Akesuk: Purple Bear

a handsome way to hold such an elegant stone

This basket

Harvey Abeyta Four Strand Sponge Coral-Pen Shell Necklace early 20th century Alaska This corn basket is madeHarvey Abeyta Four Strand Sponge Coral Pen Shell Necklace The deep red coral beads contrast beautifully with the pen shell heishi spacers. The necklace is strung with very strong thread that allows for use of easy knots such as the bow (or shoelace knot) or other simple knots that can be untied with one pull, yet hold securely because of the sturdy braided thread. All beads are hand cut and shaped. Beaded section is 15 in. in length; braided thread