Stones and shells necklace from New Mexico, artist Neil Thomas, Navajo. He uses bright and vibrant stones and shells and you feel the quality in his creations. 28 long. 19 animals. Fabulous work, bright color and nice carvings. His animals have personality and such great detail. He likes to use frogs, turtles, hummingbirds, parrots, ducks, birds, bears, buffalo, fox, wolf, fish and more. Stones are Turquoise, Pipestone, Jet, Spiny Oyster, Gaspeite, Serpentine, Mother of Pearl and Heishi (hee-shee) beads in between.