Native American, Southwestern United States, Zuni Pueblo, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of silver, stone, shell, and turquoise jewelry: a brooch, earrings, and a fetish necklace. The necklace has petite heishi shell beads with a hook and loop clasp; the birds are carved from quartz, jet, or onyx and howlite dyed blue. Size of necklace strand: 27" L (68.6 cm); bird pendant: 0.85" L x 0.75" W (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm); earrings: 2.25" L x 0.75" W (5.7 cm x 1.9 cm)

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Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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All pieces are wearable and in good pre-owned condition. Patina and dark toning to silver. Silver is not signed or marked.