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Vintage Zuni Fetish Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
Vintage Zuni Fetish Necklace
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Maker: Unknown, but is vintage Zuni style. One Zuni fetish expert sent us this info as to identification, "Tsikewa family. 70s-Early 80s". Approx. Age: Circa 1970s. (Seller said they bought it in late 60s or early 70s). Size: Measures approx. 22” around the neck and weighs 44.8 g. Additional Info: 2-strand fetish and heishi necklace with sterling silver accents. Hand carved fetishes. Strung on waxed nylon cord. Condition: Good for it’s age, normal wear expected and there are 2 small fetishes with hairline cracks that may be old repairs. They are barely noticeable, but there. Please look closely at the pictures - they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that.