Recent arrival from an auction. I think I did well. Any assistance with Value would be appreciated! I would also like to find out what the black claws are…the brown are bear, but I have not seen these types of black ones before. The R Hallmark I am researching. Thoughts?
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Chris that turquoise looks like classic Number 8!
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I thought so myself! Shaping up to be a nice unusual piece! Right up my alley! 
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After looking at these black claws under magnification they appear to be Ebony. Does anyone know about Ebony uses in Native American jewelry??
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Is there any way it could be jet or obsidian? It’s a really cool piece.
Maybe it is Ironwood?
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I looked at it under magnification and it is definitely not a mineral.