Southwest Double Strand Fetish Necklace with Thunderbird Pierced Earrings
NECKLACE:
The double strand necklace has a total of 36 fetishes including the center thunderbird.
These hand-carved stone animals range in size from 3/4" to 1 1/4".
The turquoise thunderbird measures 1 1/4" tall by 1" at wingspan.
There are brown, beige and turquoise beads between each fetish.
The hook closure is sterling silver with sterling cones.
The overall length is about 28".
EARRINGS:
The earrings each feature a thunderbird which is approx. 1" x 1".
They also have brown, beige and turquoise beads.
The earring hooks are sterling silver, as is the cone at the top.
They are about 4" long from hook to bottom.
In Zuni culture, a fetish is a small, carefully carved animal or figure that embodies the spirit of the animal or natural force it represents. These carvings are believed to hold special powers and are used in various rituals, ceremonies, and as protective talismans.