noun
- Plural of heishi; small cylindrical beads made from shell, stone, or other materials, traditionally used in Native American jewelry and crafts.
Usage: Often used in the context of Southwestern Native American art and jewelry making; Also spelled 'heishe' in singular form
Examples
- The artisan strung heishis together to create a traditional Navajo necklace.
- Heishis are commonly made from turquoise, coral, and shell in Southwestern jewelry.
- She collected rare heishis from various Native American tribes for her museum exhibit.
- The heishis were carefully polished and sorted by size before being assembled into the bracelet.