Zuni Butterfly Fetish Necklace – Yellow Shell Pendant, Turquoise View Watchlist >
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Lot # HJ166
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Zuni Butterfly Fetish Necklace – Yellow Serpentine, Turquoise & Fossilized Bone Beads
Authentic Zuni fetish necklace featuring a butterfly pendant carved from yellow serpentine, inlaid with turquoise, onyx, and white shell. The butterfly, a symbol of transformation and renewal, is a meaningful motif in Zuni artistry. It is strung on a single strand of rounded beads (approx. 7.53 mm), interspaced with turquoise heishi beads (approx. 3.71 mm). The necklace is strung on cotton and secured with a traditional silver hook clasp.
Zuni fetish necklaces became highly collectible in the mid-20th century, admired for their symbolic carvings and natural materials. This example highlights the harmony of form and material that defines Zuni work, with the warm beads balancing the vivid turquoise and the earthy yellow serpentine. Both wearable and display-worthy, this piece represents a fine example of Southwest Native American jewelry.
Condition:
Good condition overall, with minor wear consistent with age. Beads and pendant remain intact and secure, with natural variations in the serpentine, bone, and turquoise adding to the authenticity. Polishing has been left to the buyer’s discretion.
Dimensions:
Length: 15 inches
Pendant (Butterfly): 1.72 x 2.16 x 0.40 inches
Beads: 7.53 mm, 3.71 mm turquoise
Weight: 49.25 grams
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