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.

Native American Fetish Necklace

Zuni Fetish

Zuni Jewelry

Carved Turquoise Beads

Sterling Silver Fetish Necklace

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

$2,450

H 0.25 in W 25 in D 4 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Zuni Carved Mother-of-Pearl Bird Fetish Necklace with Sterling Accents

$410

W 0.75 in L 18 in

Zuni Carved Mother-of-Pearl Bird Fetish Necklace with Sterling Accents

Located in Milford, DE

Native American craftsmanship. Crafted by Zuni artisans, the necklace reflects spiritual and symbolic

Category

Late 20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Zuni Native American Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace

$2,250

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

$1,595

L 30 in

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

length. The clasp is silver. The necklace is an older vintage native american zuni necklace. The

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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

$1,595

L 30 in

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

necklace. We have a fine collection of native american jewelry which we have just obtained. We have

Category

20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Native American Zuni 74 Fetish Necklace Antique Heishi Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

$1,895

L 32 in

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

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

$1,695

L 32 in

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A SUPERB EARLY ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN CORAL RAVEN BIRD FETISH NECKLACE WITH

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Silver

Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American

$2,975

H 2.1 in W 1 in L 30 in

Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE, JET, AGATE

Category

20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Pearl

Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace

$1,400

W 1 in D 0.5 in L 27 in

Mid-20th Century Zuni Triple Strand Fetish Native American Necklace

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th century Zuni triple strand Fetish native American necklace A dramatic triple-strand

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American

$845

Sterling Silver Turquoise Turtle Fetish Necklace Old Pawn Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

1950s sterling silver beaded necklace with 5 turtles. Turquoise set in each turtle. measuring 16

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Spiny Oyster Fetish Necklace

$2,530 / set

L 34 in

Spiny Oyster Fetish Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

, fetish necklace collectors or anyone who enjoys a stunning piece of Native American jewelry. PERIOD

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Estate 1970s Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace

$675

L 32 in

Estate 1970s Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s. It features 47 carved gemstone animals

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace

$635

L 32 in

Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Multi-strand bird fetish necklace. Three-strands of aged and small Heishi beads on floss with

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise

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Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

Unavailable

W 1.5 in L 31 in

Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

By Zuni

Located in Burbank, CA

Offered here is a Native American Zuni handcrafted fetish necklace from the 1970s. Rows of

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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Mid-20th century Zuni or Navajo Sterling Silver Fetish Necklace

Sold

H 29 in W 1.13 in D 1.13 in

Mid-20th century Zuni or Navajo Sterling Silver Fetish Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century Zuni or Navajo Sterling Silver Fetish Necklace. Each handmade of liquid silver

Category

Mid-20th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Zuni Native American Coral Carved Fetish Necklace

Sold

H 20 in Dm 8 in

Zuni Native American Coral Carved Fetish Necklace

Located in Astoria, NY

Zuni Native American multi-strand necklace with coral beads and hand-carved stone, including

Category

Mid-20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes

Sold

H 1.75 in Dm 27.25 in

Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes

Located in Astoria, NY

Group lot of five Zuni Native American hand-carved stone pieces comprising one Heishi necklace with

Category

Late 20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Native American Zuni Animal Fetish Bone kachina Necklace

Sold

L 30 in

Native American Zuni Animal Fetish Bone kachina Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning Animal Fetish Native American necklace. 64 Animals on this Fantastic necklace. A squaw

Category

Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver

Sold

H 1 in L 28 in

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A CHARMING NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI TURQUOISE, BLACK ONYX, AGATE, JADE AND MOTHER OF

Category

20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Agate, Silver

Green Turquoise Native American Necklace Sterling Silver Carved Wood Fetish

Sold

Green Turquoise Native American Necklace Sterling Silver Carved Wood Fetish

Located in Greensboro, NC

Native American Metal Content: Guaranteed Sterling Silver as stamped Stone Information: Genuine

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Sold

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Necklace with 2 Strands of Unique Shell & Turquoise Bird Fetishes Each Hand Carved Strung with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Mid-20th Century Zuni Single Strand Fetish Native American Necklace

Sold

H 1 in Dm 30 in

Mid-20th Century Zuni Single Strand Fetish Native American Necklace

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mid-20th Century Zuni Single Strand Fetish Native American Necklace A simple colorful single

Category

Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Stone, Silver

Zuni Silver and Carved Animal Onyx, Turquoise, MOP and Agate Fetish Necklace

Sold

L 26 in

Zuni Silver and Carved Animal Onyx, Turquoise, MOP and Agate Fetish Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Zuni Carved Animal Onyx, Turquoise, MOP and Agate Fetish Necklace c.1970s 23.57 grams 26

Category

Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Zuni Fetish 4-Strand Necklace Coral Shell Birds

Sold

L 19 in

Vintage Native American Zuni Fetish 4-Strand Necklace Coral Shell Birds

Located in New York, NY

This Native American Zuni necklace features animal beads that are carved from shell and coral. This

Category

Mid-20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Native American Fetish Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact native american fetish necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver and sterling silver — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a native american fetish necklace from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic native american fetish necklace over the years, but those made by Navajo and Purry are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A native american fetish necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring turquoise, from our inventory of 5, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes portrait cut and tumbled alternatives. When shopping for a native american fetish necklace, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Native American Fetish Necklace?

The price for a native american fetish necklace starts at $147 and tops out at $3,500 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,400.

Questions About Native American Fetish Necklace

What is a native fetish necklace?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
“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.