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Zuni Silver Black Turtle Turquoise Fetish Necklace

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Start price: $30

Estimated price: $500 - $800

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Description

Strung with carved black turtle fetishes (I believe the stone to be marble), turquoise nuggets, and heishi shell beads, completed with silver cones and hook clasp. Likely Zuni, circa 1980s–1990s. A desirable example of Zuni fetish necklace work. 28” and weighs approx. 84.4 grams