03-15-2024 03:08 PM
I'm 99% sure this is not an authentic Zuni festish bead necklace but I do think it might be worth something. It is very well made. The small beads look like Heishi. The stones look real but I just don't know enough about it. Also just so you know I would never sell it as Zuni unless I knew for sure. I think it could be an expensive replica. Any info and thoughts appreciated! Thanks!
03-15-2024 06:39 PM
That is a very pretty alphabet soup of gemstones! I see what appears to be either howlite or agate dyed to look like turquoise, howlite, malachite, onyx, chalcedony, agate, rose quartz and sodalite. I might have missed a gem or two b/c there are so many. Plus, nice silver beads. Very cool. I have no idea as to whether the Zuni made it or not. But, each of these types of gems can originate in the USA, if that helps.
03-15-2024 09:19 PM
I wonder if those lobster claw clasps are original to it.