Completely Hand Carved Zuni Turtle Turquoise Necklace Look how precise the piece

Look how precise the piece is

The bracelet consists of a wonderful double silver shank cuff

The contrasting colors of the lapis and the orange/reds of the corals have really created quite a synergy here

What makes this piece so incredibly unique is that it actually won first place in the 1999 New Mexico State Fair

This piece contains 10 remarkable strands of fabulous tan to brown shell heishi

Completely Hand Carved Zuni Turtle Turquoise Necklace Look how precise the pieceThis is a tremendous vintage Zuni inlaid turtle necklace. What makes this piece absolutely phenomenal is that it is a Zuni necklace with huge turquoie inlaid turtle fetishes. The turquoise is inlaid into large onyx stones. Resting throughout the necklace are fabulous spiderweb turquoise heishi with accenting tan shell heishi. The largest turtle fetish measures around 2 1 8" X 1 1 2". Sitauted at the top of the necklace are remarkable sterling silver