Powerful Zuni Heartline Bear Necklace

The power of this Zuni heartline bear necklace is palpable. Eleven bear fetishes are carved from glossy jet. Red coral inlay flows from the bears' mouths to their hearts, and their blue eyes are turquoise. The bears are graduated in size, strung on a strand of coral tube beads. The necklace is finished with the traditional sterling silver cones and a hook and eye clasp. Potent, and graphically gorgeous. Circa 1980.

A Zuni heartline bear is a carved fetish featuring a line, often inlaid with turquoise or coral, running from the bear's mouth to its heart. The heartline symbolizes the breath of life and inner spiritual strength.

Details.....The necklace is 31.5" long, the bears range in size from .76" by 1.48" by .40 to 1.12" by 2.13" by .59". In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels, we consider it part of the charm.

Item #N8912