Vintage 1970s Native American Multi-Strand Bird Fetish Necklace - 16"

Beautiful, authentic vintage mid-century Native American multi-strand bird fetish necklace. Appraises above $800.

This is a highly collectible piece featuring an incredibly high density of colorful, hand-carved stone and shell birds forming a stunning layered panel.

Key Details:

Style: Kewa / Santo Domingo Pueblo Style

Era: Circa 1970s (Native American jewelry boom era)

Closure: Authentic traditional "Squaw Wrap" / Pueblo wrap (wound cord closure, no metal)

Beads: Hand-rolled, hand-cut white shell heishi beads with beautiful natural variation

Length: 16” long

Turquoise (Bright Cyan Blue & Blue-Green): The classic, unmistakable Southwestern sky-blue and greenish-blue birds scattered throughout the strands. Pipestone or Catlinite (Brick Red / Reddish-Brown): The earthy, solid deep red and terracotta-toned birds.Serpentine (Olive & Forest Green): The deep green and yellowish-green stone birds. Jet (Opaque Black): The pure, polished black stone birds (traditionally a fossilized wood used extensively by Pueblo artists). Organic Shells - White Mother of Pearl / Alabaster (Crisp White): The bright, reflective white birds. Yellow Shell / Melon Shell (Muted Yellow & Light Orange): The pale amber, soft orange, and buttery yellow birds.Purple Spine / Dyed Shell (Deep Purple): The deep royal purple and dark violet birds (often created using dyed mother-of-pearl or natural purple spiny oyster shells to achieve that distinct 1970s pop of color). Olive Shell / Winter Shell (White Heishi Spacers): The hundreds of tiny white disc beads that make up the main strands and separate the birds are hand-cut, rolled heishi shell beads.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The traditional wrap is strong and secure, and the stringing is intact. This is a beautiful statement piece for personal wear or an excellent addition to a Southwestern jewelry collection.