Description: Beautiful denim lapis lazuli bear fetish necklace, 9 bears in total. Wonderful statement piece. Made in the tradition of Zuni tribe artisans. Fetishes are believed to hold magical powers and protect the owner or craftsmen from various problems of mind or body. Bear- Guardian of the West. The bear is associated with great strength, power, healing and self-knowledge. He is the great protector, the "sacred bear" He is a spiritual guide and also carries within him supernatural powers. Bear is a powerful healing fetish. All bear fetishes are powerful but the white bear is the most powerful medicine bear.-24" long-sterling findings: hook clasp, 2 mm beads-one large center bear 1 5/8 x 3/4"-8 graduated size flat bears-stone beads are 3 mm to 7 mm-weighs 67 grams-findings are not marked as sterling but has patina, does not attract a magnet, and tested as sterling Thank you for looking. Please refer to photos for details and condition. I make every effort to highlight defects or bends that happen over time. It's quite common in vintage items that have been worn a lot to have some misaligned parts, but often they are wearable and if not I will state so. I have many personal pieces that I wear which are not shaped perfectly and it doesn't effect how they look overall or my enjoyment of the piece. I think it adds to the story and character of a piece, but please review carefully and ask questions. Items sold as obtained; I do not commonly polish Native American vintage pieces.. I am an avid hobbyist but not a jewelry expert. =) Please visit my store where I have a collection of fun things including Native American, Mexican and 90's jewelry, along with some odds and ends! I love finding unusual items, especially rough hewn pieces that I consider hidden treasures. While I love the story behind a signed piece, I also enjoy the mystery and uniqueness of unsigned pieces. I use recycled shipping material for mailing. =)
Price: 195 USD
Location: Longwood, Florida
End Time: 2025-02-01T17:12:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Pendant Shape: bear
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Closure: Hook
Signed: No
Color: Blue
Material: Stone
Main Stone Color: Blue
Metal: Sterling Silver
Necklace Length: 24 in
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone: Lapis Lazuli
Brand: Unbranded
Department: Unisex Adults
Type: Necklace
Metal Purity: 925
Main Stone Shape: Round
Theme: Animals & Insects, Bohemian, Ethnic, Nature, Western
Style: Beaded
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes