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Fetish Necklaces
Fetish necklaces contain animal carvings strung together like a charm bracelet. A fetish is any animal form that is carved out of stone or formed in clay. Zuni Indians regard animals and plants as their sisters and brothers, all formed from the same creator. These inanimate objects are regarded as to having the embodiment, or habitation, of a potent spirit or of having a magical potency.
Similar to Navajo storytellers, fetish necklaces may serve as something intended to assist the memory, in the case of a verse or formula, for traditional stories. While all Southwestern tribes make and use fetishes, the Zuni people have developed a reputation for being the most skillful in carving elaborate fetishes, which are used in their religious rituals and are an integral part of their personal lives.
While these carvings may serve a ceremonial purpose for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture, as a form of contemporary Native American art, fetish necklaces are sold with non-religious intentions to collectors worldwide. Be aware that there are many fetish necklaces on the market that are not Native American made. Our fetish necklaces are the genuine article and we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. FREE SHIPPING!
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Navajo Brown Bear Fetish Necklace
Two strands made into one necklace 31" long with eight hand carved jasper bears, each inlaid with tiny turquoise eyes. Strung with brown shell heishe, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl and more with a sterling silver hook and eye clasp. SOLD
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Each of the nine turquoise bears are uniquely hand carved. The central bear stands 15/8" tall. The other bears are 1-1 1/4" long. As you can see from the photos, the artisan used two different kinds of turquoise bears. The length is 24". It is finished with sterling silver beads and clasp. The tiny turquoise heishe beads are simulated turquoise. SOLD
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Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace
The total length of this necklace is 23". It is strung with
small shell and turquoise heishe beads and finished with
sterling silver cones and clasp. The animals include 2 mother of pearl turtles,
3 shell birds, 1 turquoise turtle, 1 black stone bear, 1 mother of pearl bear,
and a stone fox. There is a total of 9 delicately hand carved
animals on the necklace.
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Navajo Carved Animal Fetish Necklace Turquoise & More 3 Strand
The shortest length of the three strands is 27", the longest is 30". This fetish necklace is made of primarily of birds and squirrels with two foxes overlooking them all! They are made of stone and shell including turquoise, jasper, Zuni rock and fishrock, green adventurine, lapis, jet and mother of pearl. All fifty-nine fetishes are strung on tiny shell heishe beads and the necklace is finished with sterling silver cones and clasp. SOLD |
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Yaqui Indian Mother of Pearl Eagle Fetish Necklace Vintage 1968
This is a Yaqui Indian made fetish necklace, 26" long with a 4 1/2" eagle. It is all mother of pearl shell with long oval sterling silver twist beads. Made on the Xavier Indian Reservation in Arizona. The Mission San Xavier is known as the "White Dove of the Desert" for its stark white building. SOLD
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Finely Detailed 3 Strand Animal Fetish Necklace - Turquoise Bear, Armadillo, etc.
The total length of this wonderful one of a kind necklace is 28". It is strung with the tiniest of shell beads called heishi I have ever seen. The necklace is finished with sterling silver cones and clasp.
The bottom animal is a fabulous turquoise bear that stands 1/2" tall and
is 1 1/4" wide. The other animals are turquoise armadillos, black jet
frogs, oyster shell birds, pipe stone turtles, mother of pearl bears,
and a mother of pearl chipmunk and rabbit! There is a total of 13
delicately hand carved animals on the necklace.
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Outstanding Highly Unique Beaded Indian Corn Fetish Necklace - One of a Kind!
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