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Zuni Fetish

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

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

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Zuni Fetish 44 Multi animal Bone Leaf Necklace Hand Carved
Zuni Fetish 44 Multi animal Bone Leaf Necklace Hand Carved

Zuni Fetish 44 Multi animal Bone Leaf Necklace Hand Carved

Located in Wallkill, NY

This necklace is a beautiful Hand Craved Fetish Necklace, each fetish is done by hand, what a wonderful array of different animals on this necklace such as birds, fish, buffalo, Loin...

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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Vintage Red Coral Turtle Tortoise Zuni Fetish Bracelet Native American Indian
Vintage Red Coral Turtle Tortoise Zuni Fetish Bracelet Native American Indian

Vintage Red Coral Turtle Tortoise Zuni Fetish Bracelet Native American Indian

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL AND VERY FINE VINTAGE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI RED CORAL TURTLE TORTOISE FETISH BRACELET.

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20th Century American Native American Charm Bracelets

Materials

Coral

Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American
Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American

Antique Zuni Bear 77 Fetish Necklace Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American

Located in New York, NY

The fabulous hand carved Zuni fetishes include the Black Jet standing Bear Naja with 76 stunning animals.

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Pearl

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

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

Located in Milford, DE

This delicate Zuni fetish necklace features intricately hand-carved birds in luminous mother-of-pearl, spaced along a strand of sterling silver tube beads and polished shell rounds.

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Sterling Silver

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell
Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Located in Milford, DE

Each bird fetish is individually carved with lifelike wings and tiny red inlaid eyes—an artistry passed down in Zuni families for generations.

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace
Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace

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 sterling silver hook and eye clasp. Fifty total bird fetishes, each comprised of two sto...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise

Sterling Silver Zuni Native American Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace
Sterling Silver Zuni Native American Turquoise Bear Fetish Necklace

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. Circa 1970s-80s.

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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

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 fetish necklace is festooned with birds, fish, buffalo, and turtles, all anchored by fiv...

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

The fabulous 40 hand carved Zuni animal and bird fetishes are wonderful and are carved from multi color stones.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace, 32-Inch, 1970s, USA
Vintage Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace, 32-Inch, 1970s, USA

Vintage Zuni Carved Fetish Bear Necklace, 32-Inch, 1970s, USA

Located in Webster, SD

This gorgeous vintage fetish necklace is from the 70s. It features 47 carved gemstone animals. Measurements: 32 inches from end to end To give you an idea of size, the large focal b...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

The fabulous hand carved Zuni bird fetishes are wonderful and are carved from variegated agate stones.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise
Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

At the bottom is a hand stamped silver cone with a fabulous hand carved coral raven bird fetish. In the Zuni culture the RAVEN is a symbol of health and healing.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Silver

Fetish Birds-2 Necklace
Fetish Birds-2 Necklace

Fetish Birds-2 Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Southwestern-inspired and beautifully crafted, the Teal Blue Mother of Pearl Fetish Bird Necklace is a costume jewelry piece that channels the artisan spirit of Zuni-style fetish jew...

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Chip Inlay Bracelet by Ray Begay (Navajo)
Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Chip Inlay Bracelet by Ray Begay (Navajo)

Heavy Gauge Sterling Silver Chip Inlay Bracelet by Ray Begay (Navajo)

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This distinctive sterling silver cuff by Navajo silversmith Ray Begay features a Zuni-inspired fetish bear motif alongside a variety of traditional Native American design elements.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Native American Indian Rare Early Zuni Bear Fetish
Native American Indian Rare Early Zuni Bear Fetish

Native American Indian Rare Early Zuni Bear Fetish

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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in

Native American Indian Rare Early Zuni Bear Fetish

Located in London, GB

A fine Native American Zuni stone bear fetish A fine early Zuni stone bear fetish carved in a hard chalky white stone size 15 x 9 x 6 cm, 6 x 3, 1 /2 x 2 inches Period: 19th centu...

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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes
Zuni Carved Stone Heishi Necklace & Fetishes

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 nine animals mounted with turquoise and coral, one signed red jasper turtle, one o...

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Late 20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Zuni Native American Coral Carved Fetish Necklace
Zuni Native American Coral Carved Fetish Necklace

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 turquoise and agate, fetish animals, with sterling silver hook clasp closure struck "STER...

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Mid-20th Century Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Tribal Triple Strand Fetish Turquoise Necklace
Vintage Zuni Tribal Triple Strand Fetish Turquoise Necklace

Vintage Zuni Tribal Triple Strand Fetish Turquoise Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Zuni tribal triple strand fetish turquoise, quartz, hardstones & silver necklace.

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20th Century American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Quartz, Silver

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

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: birds, frogs, bears & turtles. 3.20 troy oz. 29" long x 1 1/8" for widest bird.

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Mid-20th Century Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver
Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver

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 PEARL BEAR, BIRD, ANIMAL FETISH NECKLACE WITH A SILVER CLASP- LOVELY!

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Agate, Silver

Leekya Deyuse  Carved Turquoise Birds and Silver Ring circa 1940
Leekya Deyuse  Carved Turquoise Birds and Silver Ring circa 1940

Leekya Deyuse Carved Turquoise Birds and Silver Ring circa 1940

Located in New York, NY

A highly collectible carved turquoise and silver ring, by Zuni fetish carver Leekya Deyuse and Steven Tiffany c. 1940.

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Vintage 1940s American Native American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Leopard Jasper and Silver Frog Fetish Pendant, Zuni
Leopard Jasper and Silver Frog Fetish Pendant, Zuni

Leopard Jasper and Silver Frog Fetish Pendant, Zuni

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Leopard Jasper and Silver Frog Fetish Pendant, Zuni In Zuni culture, frog fetishes are associated with water, life, cleansing and healing.

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Mid-20th Century American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Native American Zuni Animal Fetish Bone kachina Necklace
Native American Zuni Animal Fetish Bone kachina Necklace

Native American Zuni Animal Fetish Bone kachina Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

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

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Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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

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 strand fetish necklace with birds, frogs, bears, turtles and a variety of other vermin...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Stone, Silver

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

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 inches in length

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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Zuni Fetish Jar by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
Zuni Fetish Jar by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

Zuni Fetish Jar by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

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H 8.75 in W 10.5 in D 11 in

Zuni Fetish Jar by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This fantastic vintage fetish jar is an original creation by famed Zuni Pueblo fetish carver Teddy Weahkee (1890-1965).

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Vintage 1930s American Native American Native American Objects

Zuni Fetish Ring by Leekya Deyuse, circa 1930
Zuni Fetish Ring by Leekya Deyuse, circa 1930

Zuni Fetish Ring by Leekya Deyuse, circa 1930

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H 1.25 in W 1 in D 1.25 in

Zuni Fetish Ring by Leekya Deyuse, circa 1930

By Leekya Deyuse

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The frog is carved by Zuni master Leekya Deyuse (1889-1966) from natural American turquoise.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Vintage Zuni Bear Fetish by Teddy Weahkee
Vintage Zuni Bear Fetish by Teddy Weahkee

Vintage Zuni Bear Fetish by Teddy Weahkee

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H 3.5 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Zuni Bear Fetish by Teddy Weahkee

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

An unusually large bear hunting fetish carved from fine grained sandstone. The bear is the most prevalent animal in Zuni fetishes.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Black Ram Sculpture Fetish by Walter Nahkitewa, circa 1950
Black Ram Sculpture Fetish by Walter Nahkitewa, circa 1950

Black Ram Sculpture Fetish by Walter Nahkitewa, circa 1950

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Zuni fetishes are carved in the likeness of the animal the user wishes to emulate, in spirit or action.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Zuni Humanoid Fetish Carving by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
Zuni Humanoid Fetish Carving by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

Zuni Humanoid Fetish Carving by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This fetish was carved by Teddy Weahkee (1890-1965), an accomplished painter, silversmith, inlay artist and carver at Zuni Pueblo.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Antler

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Zuni pots were typically coiled then pit fired. In this instance artist Teddy Weahkee (1890-1965), a noted jeweler and fetish carver, covered the piece with a mixture of pine pitch, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace
Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

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W 6 in L 22 in

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage finely carved 7 strand Zuni animal fetish necklace with traditional sterling cones and heishi bead details.

Category

Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Zuni Fetish For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate zuni fetish for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Silver and Sterling Silver — can elevate any look. You’re likely to find the perfect zuni fetish among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A zuni fetish from Zuni and Purry — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A zuni fetish can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 2 Turquoise versions can add an especially stylish touch. If you’re browsing our inventory for a zuni fetish, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Zuni Fetish?

The price for a zuni fetish starts at $300 and tops out at $8,150 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,450.