Lavina Kaskalla - Vintage Zuni 3-Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace Bolo Tie possibly a Feather pictorial)

possibly a Feather pictorial)

Markings: CLBZ (inside an M)

this leads us to believe that they are likely Obsidian

and possibly crushed Malachite for the leaves and wood for the branches

round faceted red-white-black marbled beads are plastic and the clasp parts are not sterling

Lavina Kaskalla - Vintage Zuni 3-Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace Bolo Tie possibly a Feather pictorial)This is an absolutely stunning 3 strand heishi and turquoise fetish necklace by Zuni artist Lavina Kaskalla. There may also be some fetish carvings by Annette Tsikewa mixed in, but this is currently unconfirmed. It was made circa 1980s. The heishi are so incredibly fine and dainty. I cannot even begin to comprehend the steady hands, crystal clear vision, and focus it requires to make such a work of art! Then we have each of the wonderful fetish