Virgil & Shirley Benn 1970's Mother-Of-Pearl Inlay Sterling Silver Beaded Vintage Zuni Animal Squash Blossom Style Necklace

€5.173,95
  • Necklace is designed as strands of round silver beads with large inlaid mother-of-pearl and shell animal stations
  • Engraved to depict a rabbit, beaver, goat, deer, ram, wolf, polar bear, cougar, brown bear, sun bear and racoon
  • Mother-of-pearl and shell are black, white, yellow, and brown in color
  • With varying intensities of iridescence - bezel set and ranging in size
  • Accented by turquoise, black onyx and red coral eyes and tongues
  • In the style of a traditional Indigenous Fetish necklace from the Zuni tribe
  • Completed by a hook clasp closure
  • Tested as sterling silver
  • With maker's mark for Zuni Pueblo artists Virgil & Shirley Benn
  • Circa: 1970's
  • Length: 30 inches
  • Smallest station measures: 1 x 1 5/16 inches
  • Largest station measures: 2 x 3 inches
  • Total weight: 117.0 grams
  • Stock Number: We-10195

All jewelry has been assessed by our quality control supervisor before listing to ensure integrity.

Our antique jewelry is sold “as is” and requires thoughtful wear.

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All returned items must be in the same condition as when you received it. No items will be accepted for return if it is damaged or altered. Please contact us at +1.833.294.5766 to arrange for your return.

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