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What is a native fetish necklace?

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What is a native fetish necklace?
“Fetish” is a term used to describe a Native American carving that is believed to hold a special power and has been blessed by a priest or shaman. A fetish can also be used to make a necklace to adorn the wearer. You’ll find a variety of fetish necklaces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly exceptional example of a vintage 1970s Zuni three strand fetish necklace. The necklace is stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, ...
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

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Sterling Silver, Other

Zuni Carved Mother-of-Pearl Bird Fetish Necklace with Sterling Accents
Located in Milford, DE
Origin: Zuni, Southwestern United States Materials: Mother-of-pearl, sterling silver beads and clasp Style: Native American, fetish necklace Closure: Sterling silver spring-ring clas...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Zuni Native American Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace
By Purry
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a fantastic piece of wearable art Native American ~ Bear Fetish necklace in sterling silver.
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Vintage 1970s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND CHARMING ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI TURQUOISE, AGATE ANIMAL, BIRD TWO STRAND FETISH NECKLACE WITH A SILVER CLASP.
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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND CHARMING ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI TURQUOISE, AGATE BIRD FOUR STRAND FETISH NECKLACE WITH A SILVER CLASP.
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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Native American Zuni 74 Fetish Necklace Antique Heishi Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI 32 INCH FETISH NECKLACE WITH SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE, AGATE BEAR, BIRD, PARROT, FISH, DUCK, BUFFALO, FROG, ANIMAL FETISH N...
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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone

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