Native American Zuni Bear Abalone, Amethyst, and Sterling Necklace

Carved bear pendant made from abalone shell by the Zuni people. This is a contemporary Native American art. The pendant is completed by amethyst beads, a sterling silver arrowhead charm, an abalone and turquoise enamel bear paw charm, a carved abalone shell feather charm, and a black satin cord. • Satin cord length 12" • Pendants drop 3.25" • Abalone bear measures 1" high x 2" wide • Amethyst beads measure 10 mm and 3 mm • Marked 925 on arrowhead charm • Made in USA Zuni are a North American Indian tribe of New Mexico, on the Arizona border. The Zuni are a Pueblo Indian group. Since the early 19th century the Zuni have been known for making jewelry and animal carvings of very high quality.