VINTAGE Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

Offered here is a Native American Zuni handcrafted fetish necklace from the 1970s. Rows of graduated horizontally-set bone turtle fetishes are intricately carved and dyed, inlaid with tiny jet eyes. The fetishes are separated by strands of turquoise and heishi shell beads, with the entirety strung on sterling foxtail chain; it is finished at the ends with sterling cone caps and a hook closure. In Native American spiritual iconography, the turtle represents Mother Earth, and signifies good health and long life. This beautifully-wrought expression of that belief is an evocative work of art, and has a powerful "feel" to it. Dimensions: 31"Long Invest in a true piece of history with this classic Vintage Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace. Handmade out of bone in the 1970s, this unforgettable piece comes with intricate carving on the turtle's shell and a delicate bone fetish piece. Perfect for any collector of Native American art, or as a stand-alone statement piece. Around the world the tortoise and/or turtle can be seen as a symbol of wisdom and knowledge, and is able to defend itself on its own. It can be regarded as personifying water, the moon, the Earth, time, immortality, and fertility. Make a stylish investment in your wardrobe today! -Vintage -Zuni -HandCarved -Bone -Turtle -1970s. smoke free home