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SKU: 5236-21

Navajo Coral Fetish Bird Necklace

Late 20th Century

18" L with 13" Total Drop  

Hand Crafted with 5 Strands of Coral Birds with Tiny Turquoise Eyes and XL Silver Cones with Hook and Eye Enclosure

In Very Good Condition

A Coral Fetish Bird Necklace is a type of jewelry, often associated with Native American craftsmanship, particularly from the Zuni or Navajo artisans.  These necklaces feature small, hand-carved bird figurines, typically made from coral, though other materials like turquoise, jet, shell, or mother of pearl may also be used.  The birds are strung together with heishi beads (often shell or turquoise) to create single or multi-strand necklaces. 
Primarily coral (red, pink, or angel skin), with some necklaces incorporating shell heishi, turquoise, or other semi-precious stones.  Coral is valued for its vibrant colors and organic origin, symbolizing a connection to the sea and eternal foundation.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Navajo

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 18 in13 in

Category: Necklace - Fetish - Heishi - Tab - Jacla - Bead

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

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