Single-Strand Fetish Necklaces
second half 20th century
lot of 3, includes:
one strung will rolled jet and turquoise, featuring seven graduated bears carved from jet
necklace length 21-1/4 inches, weight 23.1 dwt.
one strung with coral beads and thirteen bears carved from jet, each set with mosaic inlay sunface
necklace length 32-1/2 inches, weight 28.5 dwt.
on strung with rolled turquoise and carved turquoise bird fetishes
necklace length 25-1/4 inches, weight 9.9. dwt.
The Chadwick Family Collection, New York