Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace ring-size_13-25 depicted holding butterflies in each

depicted holding butterflies in each hand and wearing a richly detailed tablita headdress with feather elements

This pendant features a 14k gold bezel

5” (2' 11

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

Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace ring-size_13-25 depicted holding butterflies in eachZuni 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