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Vintage Necklace 37" MOP Black Agate Bird 3 strand Fetish Turquoise Coral Multi

$ 237.59

Availability: 77 in stock
  • lot: No
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Main Stone: Mother of Pearl & Black Agate
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Jewelry Type: Fetish Necklace
  • Metal Purity: 925
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Condition: Excellent original condition. See photos.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
  • Signed?: Unsigned
  • Material: Stone Shell
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    This comes from my personal collection. I've collected Southwestern jewelry since the 1970's.  The necklace is 28" long
    with an old style sterling silver hook and eye closure.
    The old cones have stamping you only see on old necklaces.  The
    fetish birds are also old style, very smooth to the touch with very little detail.   The black birds under magnification have a
    translucent quality and I can see striations on some of them which makes me believe they are black agate.   It is strung on
    string, old traditional style and the heishi is penshell.  Fetishes are for protection or guidance.  Most birds are believed to
    carry prayers to the clouds and sky asking for rain and blessings.
    Never out of style, Southwest jewelry is an investment in enjoyment to last a lifetime.
    Most Fetish measures approximately  5/8" long
    Penshell heishi is 2 mm round
    Total Weight = 55 grams
    Questions??? Please ask before purchasing to avoid any misunderstandings.
    You can see more Indian Jewelry in my eBay "Store".
    Metal man and coins for display only.  Not for sale.