Turquoise & Multi-Stone Fetish Necklace

A two-strand Pueblo fetish necklace strung on hand-cut heishi shell beads, carrying a full cast of hand-carved stone animals — bears, wolves, and zoomorphic figures in turquoise, onyx, jasper, mother of pearl, and more — anchored by a large spread-wing turquoise thunderbird at the center.

• Two-strand heishi construction with animal fetishes drilled laterally across both strands, creating a traditional ladder-style presentation
• Centerpiece is a substantial hand-carved turquoise thunderbird in spread-wing form — the dominant focal point
• Fetish carvings span at least seven stone types: turquoise, black onyx, red jasper, olive-toned stone, mother of pearl, yellow ochre stone, and cream stone
• Terminates with silver-tone cone end caps and an S-hook clasp — construction consistent with mid-to-late 20th century Pueblo (Zuni) craft tradition
• Unsigned — no hallmarks visible; unmarked silver hardware

(SKU: gbv000223)

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This is a Necklace from the Southwestern, Turquoise & Mexican Silver collection. It is made of Heishi Shell, Turquoise, Jasper, Onyx, Mother of Pearl, and Unmarked Silver. The designer is Unsigned. It measures Approx. 30in and weighs 44g. Condition is Excellent Vintage.