{"product_id":"1960s-vintage-native-american-zuni-pueblo-totem-fetish-necklace","title":"1960s Vintage Native American Zuni Pueblo Totem Fetish Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1960s to 1970s vintage coral and shell Southwestern necklace is a classic example of Native American craftsmanship. It showcases traditional single-strand assembly techniques created by regional Indigenous artisans, utilizing a beautiful mix of genuine natural stones and durable metal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960s to early 1970s Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern Tourist Boom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Carved Mother of Pearl Bird Fetish Beads, Natural Red Coral, Genuine Turquoise Nugget, Silver-Plated Steel Liquid Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel Barrel Clasp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 inches (Matinee length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Feature Bead\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13 x 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Coral Beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair to excellent vintage condition with minor age-commensurate patina on the clasp hardware. The plated steel beads remain structurally intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southwestern United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion History and Material Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of this piece is its two hand-carved mother-of-pearl bird fetishes, a motif originating from traditional Zuni craftsmanship. In Zuni tradition, birds are revered as sacred guardians and spiritual messengers bridging the gap between earth and sky, representing vision, freedom, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe juxtaposition of the blue turquoise nugget and the red-orange coral represents a traditional harmony of opposites, uniting Father Sky energy with the grounding elements of the earth and sea. Marine materials like shell and coral symbolize water, continuous life, and the blessing of moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the mid-century travel boom, makers paired these genuine regional elements with silver-plated steel liquid beads to ensure durability. The plated steel base metal gives the hollow beads exceptional structural strength, preventing the flattening and crushing common to softer precious metals from this era. It remains a wearable example of mid-century fashion history and Southwestern storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1960s to early 1970s vintage coral and shell Southwestern style necklace is a classic example of Native American tourist-era craftsmanship. While adapted for the mid-century souvenir market, it showcases traditional assembly techniques created by regional Indigenous artisans, utilizing a beautiful mix of genuine natural stones and commercial metal components.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Made","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42823954268349,"sku":"JN000011","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/JN000011_a.jpg?v=1792008806","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1960s-vintage-native-american-zuni-pueblo-totem-fetish-necklace","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}