Native American, Southwestern United States, Zuni, ca. mid-20th century CE. A wearable double stranded necklace strung with heishi shell beads, red coral accents, and mottled pink-tan rhodonite stones carved into birds. The terminal ends have a nickel-brass spacer bead with a hook and eye closure. Fetish bead animals are believed to have inherent powers or qualities that may aid the owner. Size of strand: 28" L (71.1 cm); birds: 1.2" L x 0.2" W (3 cm x 0.5 cm)

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Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000

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#180412

Missing / chipped tails on 8 birds. Necklace is otherwise intact and wearable. Nice vintage condition.