Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace ring-size_13-25 and metal cones reflects traditional

and metal cones reflects traditional Plains decorative vocabulary

Subtle interior etching of a squash blossom and player figure within the cuff adds a personal touch

36” (3') Length

5” Inside Measurement

and geometric elements rendered in natural wool colors with accents of red aniline dye

Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace ring-size_13-25 and metal cones reflects traditionalZuni fetish necklace by Bernard Laiwakete, featuring a hand carved turquoise bear fetish with an inlaid coral heartline. In Zuni tradition, the bear is associated with strength, protection, healing, and introspection, while the heartline represents the life force or breath path within the animal. The necklace is strung with turquoise beads accented by pen shell beads near the back, and finished with a sterling silver clasp. Number of Strands: 1