This fun Southwest natural turquoise bear fetish pendant has a sterling feather and natural black jet stone. The cord has slip knots, so you can easily adjust the length. The pendant measures about 2 1/2" long, including the Thai silver handmade accent bead. Comes with a gift bag. For nearly a thousand years, Native Americans have mined and fashioned Turquoise, using it to guard their burial sites. Their gems have been found from Argentina to New Mexico. [Simmons, 419] Indian priests wore it in ceremonies when calling upon the great spirit of the sky. Many honored Turquoise as the universal stone, believing their minds would become one with the universe when wearing it. Because of its ability to change colors, it was used in prophesy or divining. To the prehistoric Indian, Turquoise, worn on the body or used in ceremonies always signified the god of the sky alive in the earth. [Mella, 111] Bear represents the healing power within every living thing. The wisdom of Bear can help you realize this power and use it. The Native American feather is a symbol of honor, respect, and dignity. ❤️ Like the item but not the price? Offers welcome!❤️ ► Ships Next Business Day ► Smoke-Free Home ► Upcycled Packaging When Possible [Simmons, pp.] Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Book of Stones (Berkley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2007). [Mella, pp.] Dorothee L. Mella, Stone Power II (Albuquerque, NM: Brotherhood of Life, Inc., 1986).