This traditional necklace by Albenita Quandelacy Yunie is typical of the older style of fetish necklaces that her mother, Ellen Quandelacy, had made for years. A signature feature of a Quandelacy necklace is the 'naja' carved in the centerpiece animal. This stone loop which the bead cord passes through was conceived by Johnny Quam, Ellen's father, and is used by other Quandelacy carvers as well. Bear, Fox, Wolf, Coyote, Eagle and Hummingbird are of materials like turquoise, both orange and purple spiny oyster shells, mother-of-pearl, Picasso marble, serpentine, black lip shell and pink mussel shell. The size of the turquoise heishe beads compliments the style and size of the fetishes perfectly. The center bear is about 1 3/8" long and about 1 1/8" tall. The overall length of this necklace is approximately 26 1/2" from one end to the other. - $360.00

This traditional leaf necklace was carved from always refreshing turquoise by Sarah Leekya. As a teenager, Sarah learned to carve by helping her father, Leekya Deyuse, with his polishing. She has continued carving in her father's style, helping collectors develop a deep appreciation for the old-style fetishes. Leekya Deyuse was famous for carving leaves in his jewelry. This charming necklace is strung on natural coral with bits of turquoise. About 29" long from one end to the other. It lays beautifully, which is evident in the picture of Sarah wearing a similar creation!
This necklace is pictured on page 337 in the newest edition of Gregory Schaaf's 'American Indian Jewelry II: A-L' book. Signed copies are currently available, please contact us for more information. - $1800.00

Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes, including many fetish necklaces. The true collectible fetish necklace is and always has been made by the Zuni people.
Debra Gasper and husband Ray Tsethlikai have created this genuine and most fabulous turquoise Bear single strand fetish necklace that is about 24 1/2" in total length, while the center bear pendant portion hangs at about
1 1/4" including pendant fixture and is 1 1/4" long. It is inlaid with a continuous sterling silver heartline and eyes. The rest of the bears have inlaid sterling silver eyes also.
This necklace is strung with lovely turquoise and sterling silver beads and comes with the couple's sterling silver signature label attached. - $750.00

Marvin has incised a mane and tail on this beauteous turquoise Horse pendant, set into sterling silver with a lovely twisted silver border. A double strand of turquoise and silver beads with two hand fabricated sterling silver horse cut-outs, host this equine pendant that is about 2 1/8" long, 1 5/8" tall and 1/4" thick. Overall necklace length is adjustable from about 22" to 24". - $480.00