White Birds on Red Glass Bead Fetish Necklace

A marvelous Zuni fetish necklace featuring a flock of white birds on a field of blood-red beads. Four frothy strands of small red glass beads flow over the breast bone. A dramatic stripe of white shell bird and heishi beads intersects the red beads. It's a fabulous effect with powerful symbolism. The necklace finishes with a silver barrel clasp. This piece feels special, with a very personal energy around it. Circa 1970.

Zuni fetishes depict animals such as the wolf, badger, bear, mountain lion, eagle, mole, frog, deer, ram, and others. In the cosmology of the Zuni and neighboring tribes, each animal is believed to have inherent powers or qualities that may aid the owner.

Details.....The necklace is 24" long. The beads measure 2.5mm, and the birds measure 15mm by 4.1mm. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels; we consider it part of the charm.

Item #N8608