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Zuni Animal Fetish Squash Blossom Necklace

  Lot # JC198
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Lot # JC198
System ID # 18538019
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Zuni Animal Fetish Squash Blossom Necklace

This exquisite Zuni Squash Blossom Necklace is a remarkable piece of wearable art, showcasing a stunning array of animal fetishes, meticulously handcrafted from a variety of natural stones and shells. Each animal, including turtles, rabbits, armadillos, squirrels, skunks, weasels, badgers, beavers, and a prominent wolf centerpiece, is intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl, turquoise, abalone, black onyx, and other shells, creating a vibrant and detailed depiction of the creatures. The necklace is strung with sterling silver bench-made beads on a sterling box link chain, complemented by a traditional hook clasp.

Features:

  • Materials: Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Abalone, Black Onyx, Shell, Sterling Silver
    Marked: Handmade Sterling with Artist Signature
  • Construction: Bench-made beads strung on a sterling box link chain
  • Clasp: Traditional hook clasp

Dimensions:

  • Turtle: 1.21" x 2.40"
  • Rabbit: 1.55" x 2.08"
  • Armadillo: 1.04" x 2.86"
  • Squirrel: 1.48" x 2.01"
  • Skunk: 1.56" x 1.82"
  • Weasel: 1.21" x 2.44"
  • Badger: 1.27" x 2.17"
  • Beaver: 1.22" x 2.48"
  • Wolf (centerpiece): 2.57" x 3.52"
  • Necklace Length: 28" with a 2.5" drop down
  • Bead Size: 7.6 mm bench beads
  • Weight: 258 grams

Condition: Good. We’ll leave the polishing to you.


Size:
Weight: 258 grams
28" Length With 2.5" Drop Down
7.6 mm Bench Beads

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  • Diamond and gemstone weights, colors, and clarity grades are approximate and determined while mounted.
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