Leekya Deyuse, Zuni Shell Heishi Necklace with Carved Serpentine Bears and Birds Fetishes, c.1940

Item: UOJ1370C
Material: shell and serpentine
Size: 29" length, central pendant: 3 1/8" x 5/8" x 1 1/2"
Period: Historic
Origin: Zuni Pueblo
Artist: Leekya Deyuse

This is an early to mid 20th century fetish necklace by Zuni master carver Leekya Deyuse comprised of a single strand of fine white shell heishi with 18 carved serpentine bear and bird fetishes evenly spaced along the strand. Additionally, the necklace features a large carved serpentine bear fetish at center and is finished with traditional native wrap. Publications: "Fetishes & Carvings of the Southwest" by Oscar T. Branson, Pg. 48

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