Vintage VTG Handmade Native American Carved Gemstone Necklace Beaded Animal Fetish A Native American fetish necklace is a string of small carved figures, often animals, made by Native American artisans particularly the Zuni people These carvings known as fetishes are believed to embody the spirit of the animal they represent and are thought to hold special powers or protective qualities for the wearer Large genuine turquoise carved standing bear fetish Carved Jet or black onyx bears Fox carved gem fetishes Fish fetishes Carved mother of pearl fetishes Polished genuine turquoise nuggets No clasp Artisan crafted Genuine turquoise, agate, black onyx, mother of pearl Necklace measures approximately 31”L Weighs approximately 80.4 grams The yarn is a little loose on one side where it meets the turquoise nuggets as shown in photo The dark spots on the white yarn are spots where it was glued by the artisan Same day shipping Handmade, artisan crafted, cowboy, cowgirl, western, southwest, southwestern, boho Please let me know if you have any questions Check out my entire closet @zevad