Absolutely stunning handmade Native American sterling silver, MOP bears, turquoi

Absolutely stunning handmade Native American sterling silver, MOP bears, turquoise heishi necklace Super lovely Native American masterpiece featuring a beautiful organic shaped turuqoise with ornate cap at the center, liquid silver, tiny sterling balls, two handcarved mother of pearl fetish bears, a couple of turquoise nuggets, pipestone beads, sterling silver cone caps with hook and eye clasp. About 16 inches without turquoise center, measured with the turquoise about 18 inches. Bears figure prominently in the mythology of nearly every Native American tribe. In most Native cultures, Bear is considered a medicine being with impressive magical powers, and plays a major role in many religious ceremonies. Vintage with fabulous patina. Beautiful necklace for your collection! Tags: Native American, Southwestern, Western, jewelry, ranch girl, vintage, tribal, Aztec, hippie, boho, bohemian, gypsy, moon child, desert, country girl, cowgirl, cowboy farm girl, horse lover, turquoise rodeo queen, Free People, hippie, flower child, sunflower lover, Spell and the Gypsy, stampd, stamped, Silpada, Barse, 925, handmade, Taxco, Mexicana, sterling