Vintage Zuni Heishi Fetish Necklace - Shell and Mother of Pearl Birds Sterling Silver Clasp

A beautifully earthy vintage necklace combining dark brown shell heishi-style beads with six luminous carved bird accents. The birds appear to be mother of pearl shell, their creamy iridescence contrasting against the rich brown disc beads. Slender silver-tone tube beads and tiny gold-tone spacers create a delicate open arrangement across the front, finished with sterling silver cone ends and a barrel-style clasp.

Condition
Very good vintage condition with all components present and no major flaws noted. Minor tarnishing is visible on the sterling silver clasp and end components. Birds and beads appear intact. Please review all photos closely for condition.

Measurements
Length: 19.5" end to end

Material
Shell heishi-style disc beads
Carved mother of pearl shell birds
Sterling silver clasp / end components
Mixed metal spacer and tube beads

Origin
Made in USA
Southwestern-style construction

Styling Notes
A particularly good piece for layered jewelry styling, with enough character to wear alone as well. The earthy shell beads and pearly birds work beautifully with denim, linen, suede, turquoise jewelry, or a stack of collected silver necklaces.

Additional Notes
Features six carved bird-shaped shell beads.
Dark brown graduated shell disc beads.
Sterling silver barrel-style clasp and end components.
Carved birds show the natural iridescence and variation of shell.
All items are vintage and one-of-a-kind. Minor wear is part of their story.
A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar