The three stages of womanhood are represented in this significant double strand fetish necklace by Sandra.
Representations of corn maiden, mother and Grandmother are carved in fossilized ivory with precise details. The reversible center maiden carving is 2 3/4" tall. Overall necklace length is approximately 27" long. We must mention the delicate double strand of 'Day & Night' heishe shell beads, well-matched, sorted and strung according to the graduation of color. - $390.00

This chunky and marvelous turquoise six directional necklace is by Jerrold, a member of the extended Laate family of carvers. Bear, Eagle, Mountain lion, Wolf, Badger and Mole unite to recognize the six directions. They each have inlaid eyes of jet, and some of the animals are carved in multiples, like badger and mole. Bear is about 1 1/2" tall and is busy getting into the honey pot, while mountain lion, 1 1/4" tall and 1 1/4" deep, is on the lookout! About 17" in total length. - $390.00

This 'Grandmother necklace' has fetishes carved by many members of the renowned Quandelacy family, including Faye, Georgia, Sandra, Albenita, Andres and Brian Yunie. Called a 'Grandmother necklace' because one like this was first made as a gift for Ellen Quandelacy, the head of the family.
The center Grandmother reversible pendant is carved of delicious fossilized ivory, is inlaid with blue turquoise stones and is 2 3/4" tall and about 1" wide, concave. She's strung with red coral and a lively medley of other colorful beads.
Overall necklace length is adjustable from about 26" - 29". Materials used include jet, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, red, orange and purple spiny oyster shells, fossilized ivory, malachite, lapis and amber.
A masterpiece at a wonderful price! - $900.00

Rare sugilite has been carved by Daniel into a gentle maiden wearing a turquoise cabochon. She's surrounded by silver and iridescent soft blue bead work by Daniel's wife, Jovanna. The backside is lined with a soft brown suede. This ethereal maiden pin is 2 1/8" long, about 3/8" thick and 1 1/4" at widest part. - $300.00