66g Handcrafted Mixed Metal Bear Fetish Necklace
Updated September 18, 2026
| Lot number | 59 |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Vintage Sterling Silver & Native American Jewelry 15 |
| Date | October 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Sphere Auctions LLC |
| Location | Denham Springs, Louisiana |
A handcrafted mixed-metal necklace featuring five stylized bear fetish figures in a Southwestern/Zuni-inspired design. The bears are cast in a warm brass-tone metal, each strung between square copper cube beads and flanked by domed brass and copper disc spacers. Bears alternate along the strand w/ coiled wire tube links joining the components, terminating in two large textured conical cap terminals and a simple hook-and-eye clasp. The front-center bear features a small coiled spiral tail. Construction and finish suggest artisan or studio-made rather than commercial jewelry; appears unmarked for maker or metal content, likely brass and copper w/ possible silver-tone accents (buyer to verify). Necklace measures approx 15 in. length end-to-end as photographed. Total weight 66g. Shows light surface wear, minor tarnish, and patina consistent w/ age and use; all bears and beads appear secure w/ no visible losses; clasp functions. All items are sold as-is.
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