{"product_id":"vintage-marble-bison-fetish-necklace-heishi-beads-estate","title":"Vintage Marble Bison Fetish Necklace with Heishi Beads - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifteen hand-carved white marble bison march in procession along a strand of multi-color heishi beads — a powerful, meditative fetish necklace rooted in the Zuni tradition of animal carving.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach bison is carved from smooth white marble, its form low and muscular with a pronounced hump, sturdy legs, and a single inset turquoise eye dot — the traditional offering that activates the fetish and connects the carving to the living spirit of the animal. The bison vary slightly in size and character, as handmade carvings always do, giving the necklace an organic, living quality. Between each figure, the strand is strung with fine heishi beads in warm brown shell, sky-blue turquoise, and cream — a classic Pueblo color combination that complements the pure white of the marble beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace closes with a pair of oxidized silver cone end caps and a simple hook clasp — a traditional and secure Southwestern finishing detail consistent with the age and quality of the piece. The artist is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn many Native traditions, the bison fetish carries the energy of abundance, strength, and gratitude — a reminder of the sustaining power of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFetish Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e White marble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFetish Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 bison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye Inset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-color heishi (brown shell, turquoise, cream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxidized silver cone end caps with hook clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate, excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthenticated estate piece from Black Arrow Gallery's curated collection of vintage Native American jewelry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50165461057773,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/VintageBisonFetishNecklace_1.jpg?v=1782414739","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-marble-bison-fetish-necklace-heishi-beads-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}