Handmade with different tupes of stones, it also incorporates the assorted gemstones and a heshi shell chain.
Vintage 13.5″Zuni Native American Style Carved Stones Animal Fetish Necklace
Native American Zuni Fetish necklace featuring hand-carved stone animals and a turquoise Thunderbird pendant. The necklace consists of various carved stones (such as turquoise, jasper, jade, pipestone or alabaster, onyx) and small heishi beads. These necklaces hold spiritual importance for the Zuni and Pueblo tribes, with each carving representing a native animal. The Thunderbird is a powerful Native American symbol representing strength, protection and leadership. This necklace is 13.5″ long or 27″ total length. It has 14 carved animals in addition to the Thunderbird.