A vintage, double-strand style (though strung on a single continuous cord) animal fetish necklace featuring approximately 73 hand-carved animal figures. The piece is characteristic of Zuni Pueblo craftsmanship, where various animals (fetishes) are carved to represent different spiritual powers and protections. ​Materials & Construction: ​Carvings: The fetishes are carved from natural bovine bone, evidenced by the visible "pitting" or "Haversian canals" (the tiny dark flecks/streaks) and the characteristic grain seen in the close-up images. ​Eyes: Most animals feature inlaid eyes, typically made of Jet (a black lignite) or dark paste. ​Neck Band: The upper portion of the necklace consists of a traditional "squaw wrap" or "Pueblo wrap," where the cord is tightly bound with cream-colored cotton or synthetic thread for comfort and durability at the nape of the neck. ​Heishe Spacers: Between each animal are small, hand-cut disc beads known as Heishe, likely made from the same bone material or shell, providing flexibility to the strand. ​Subject Matter: The necklace features a diverse "menagerie" of wildlife, representing various realms of nature: ​Land: Bears (symbolizing healing), Rabbits (fertility), Armadillos, Wolves/Coyotes, and Squirrels. ​Air: Various birds, including Eagles or Crows and smaller songbirds. ​Water: Fish and Turtles (symbolizing longevity and protection). ​Condition: The carvings appear to be in good vintage condition with a natural, aged creamy patina. There is some minor surface dust/residue in the recessed carvings (like the fish scales), which is common for authentic bone pieces of this age. The wrap shows light discoloration consistent with wear.

About 33" long, carvings are about an inch