This fetish necklace originates from the Pueblo Native American tribes, likely Santo Domingo (Kewa Pueblo) or Zuni, and dates to the mid-20th century. The necklace features carved stone animal fetishes strung on heishi beads with a distinctive turquoise thunderbird pendant at the center. The necklace is 26 inches in length, center pendant 25.7mm., total weight of 41.93 grams.
The thunderbird is a powerful symbol across many Native American cultures, particularly revered by Plains tribes, Algonquian peoples, and Southwestern tribes including the Zuni and Santo Domingo Pueblo. These necklaces are highly valued by collectors of Native American jewelry and ethnographic art for their cultural authenticity, craftsmanship, and spiritual significance. The thunderbird specifically represents supernatural power, protection, and strength, often associated with thunder, lightning, and rain in Native American cosmology.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition, no chips or cracks, some natural ware.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Styled After: Native American Art

Materials & Techniques:
Alabaster, Shell, Turquoise

Details:
Primary Stone Shape: Uncut
Country of Origin: United States
Primary Stone Creation: Natural
Primary Stone: Turquoise
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Necklace Length: 26.0in

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition, no chips or cracks, some natural ware.