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Navajo Ten Strand Fetish Necklace - Johnny Sheyka

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Navajo Ten Strand Fetish Necklace - Johnny Sheyka
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PUEBLO: Navajo ETHNICITY: Native American DESCRIPTION: Fantastic fetish necklace with 10 strands of 122 fetishes separated by fine Puka shell heishi beads. An elongated master serpentine fox (2'' long) transitions the strands from the all heishi ends to the draping strands filled with fox and bear fetishes in pipestone, turquoise, jet, serpentine and Mother of pearl. In the center of the longest strand is a turquoise thunderbird (1.25''x1''). This fabulous necklace is the creation of Johnny Sheyka, who is listed in the book, ''Hallmarks of the Southwest'' by Barton Wright. SIZE: The shortest strand measures 21'' end to end. The longest is 36''. The thunderbird is 1.25''Lx1''W. The earrings have a fox, bird and rabbit and are 2-7/8'' long. Buyer pays actual shipping and handling charges. (see terms and conditions for more information).