Vintafge ethnographic 17" "fetish" necklace

[antiques845]

This should be at least 40 yrs old....as it was part of the estate of an 82 yr old woman, that was packed away....many years ago. This is an etnographic necklace with marcasite-colored carved round beads, uneven rondelles and birds. There is a heart-shaped pendan, with repousse carved design....starfish?) and other items).     This has an approx 17" drop. It has some weight and clacks together.    TYIA  

[antiques845]

There is a chip and some abrasion down to a gray medium.

[the_jeweled_feline]

It may be Oaxaca pottery - check that out

[evelyb30]

Mexican for sure. I have something similar that I bought new, and it had a Made in Mexico tag right on it. It's some kind of pottery.

[old.crows.nest]

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@the_jeweled_feline wrote:

It may be Oaxaca pottery - check that out

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The little bird beads are like those made in Oaxaca.