Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace

Single strand Zuni fetish necklace featuring finely rolled pen shell heishi beads and hand-carved turquoise bear fetishes. The bears are carved in a simple, traditional Zuni style with small inlaid eyes and varied turquoise matrix throughout. Finished with sterling silver cone terminals and a hook clasp. In Zuni tradition, the bear is associated with strength, protection, healing, and introspection.

29” Necklace Length
Circa: 1960s-1970s