Fetish necklace - Zuni - U.S. (No Reserve Price)

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A silver Fetish necklace in good condition, made in the U.S. by Zuni artisans, featuring hand-carved bird beads and flat heishi beads, with a total length of 76 cm, bird length 33–45 mm, beads between birds 7 mm, and weight 96 g.

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This is a Native American fetish necklace, likely made by the Zuni tribes of the southwestern United States.
It is a "fetish" necklace, with beads hand-carved into the shapes of birds and flat disc beads ("heishi" beads) strung between the birds.

Bird figures in Native American jewelry symbolize independence, spiritual guidance, and eternal life. Turquoise itself is considered sacred and protective by tribes like the Navajo, symbolizing peace and clarity.

Dimensions:
- total length necklace = 76cm; length bird = varies beteen 33 and 45mm;
- beads between the birds: diameter = 7mm; rest beads vary between 3 and 6mm
- weigth = 96gr.

This is a Native American fetish necklace, likely made by the Zuni tribes of the southwestern United States.
It is a "fetish" necklace, with beads hand-carved into the shapes of birds and flat disc beads ("heishi" beads) strung between the birds.

Bird figures in Native American jewelry symbolize independence, spiritual guidance, and eternal life. Turquoise itself is considered sacred and protective by tribes like the Navajo, symbolizing peace and clarity.

Dimensions:
- total length necklace = 76cm; length bird = varies beteen 33 and 45mm;
- beads between the birds: diameter = 7mm; rest beads vary between 3 and 6mm
- weigth = 96gr.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Zuni
Country of Origin
U.S.
Material
Silver
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Fetish necklace
Height
76 cm
Width
33 mm
Depth
45 mm
Weight
96 g
The NetherlandsVerified
277
Objects sold
Private

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