INCREDIBLE VINTAGE NAVAJO STERLING SILVER NATIVE AMERICAN FETISH ANIMAL NECKLACE. This is a breathtaking Navajo/ Santo Domingo sterling silver fetish necklace. This necklace is solid sterling silver and consists of a strand of remarkable silver fetishes. The fetish includes 16 birds, featuring a seagull in the center The Native Americans had great respect for all animals, especially birds. They believed that birds were messengers from God who came to help people learn important lessons in life. The spiritual meaning of a seagull is strength, protection and freedom. Is absolutely impeccable that the fetish animals are also solid sterling silver. Located throughout the fetish are silver heishi. The length of the necklace measures around 20. Birds are 1″ΒΌ long seagull is 1″? No marks but tested as sterling silver great addition to your collection?