Zuni Knifewing Native American Sterling Turquoise Onyx Necklace beaker as seen in the photos

as seen in the photos

The necklace consists of Peking glass beads in a beautiful celadon green

The bowl has a shield shaped design with a crest of a heron or similar water bird holding a snake in its beak

The necklace between the lengths 11 5/8 inches and 14 5/8 inches

Zuni Knifewing Native American Sterling Turquoise Onyx Necklace beaker as seen in the photosPresented is a quality Native American sterling silver necklace. The necklace has a large pendant of Knifewing, a traditional Zuni deity, made of sterling silver and inlaid with turquoise, onyx, coral, and mother of pearl. The pendant is strung on a handmade chain of sterling silver links. The pendant has a pin back so that it can be removed from the chain and worn as a pin. The necklace was made in the Southwest USA, almost certainly by a Zuni