Necklace - United States Zuni bird fetish

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This traditional Zuni sterling silver necklace and earrings feature hand-carved bird fetishes with turquoise and shell inlays, plus tubular heishi beads on a 23 inch strand.

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This is a traditional sterling silver Zuni crafted necklace and earrings, dating from the mid-20th century. It features hand-carved bird fetishes made from shell interspersed with turquoise nuggets and tubular bone beads, strung on a single strand. The lot also includes matching earrings, that are also in sterling silver, both with sterling silver tubular heishi beads.
Fetish necklaces hold significant spiritual importance in Zuni culture, with each animal carving believed to possess specific powers or attributes. Bird fetishes in particular represent freedom, perspective, and communication with the spirit world.

This is a traditional sterling silver Zuni crafted necklace and earrings, dating from the mid-20th century. It features hand-carved bird fetishes made from shell interspersed with turquoise nuggets and tubular bone beads, strung on a single strand. The lot also includes matching earrings, that are also in sterling silver, both with sterling silver tubular heishi beads.
Fetish necklaces hold significant spiritual importance in Zuni culture, with each animal carving believed to possess specific powers or attributes. Bird fetishes in particular represent freedom, perspective, and communication with the spirit world.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Main Stone
Turquoise
Total weight
32 g
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of Origin
United States
Title additional information
Zuni bird fetish
Length
23 in
Ships from USVerified
65
Objects sold
Private

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