Fetish necklace purchased in 1980s in Gallup NM

I agree with you. Two possible flags that stand out to me on the OP’s fetish necklace are, 1) that mother-of-pearl fish fetish and, 2) the singular bird hanging like a pendant at the bottom of a strand. In my opinion, fetish necklaces are one of the most challenging pieces of jewelry to authenticate as Native American made.

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Here us a marking on the clasp. Does this help identify it? Thanks.

nah, that’s just a generic jewelry supply cone.

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