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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;reader, post: 2320884, member: 255&quot;]I agree that the longer bead was probably the center but I respectfully disagree that it should be left as is unless Jennifer is keeping it as an object. I also doubt that there was a matching turquoise section on the other side. IMO that section is incorrect. Without any documentation it’s age is hearsay although I agree they’re very old. There is no site or age provenance and IMO many of the other beads are unrelated. Reworked and restrung, a very wearable salable piece could be made but that’s just my opinion. I do think they’re terrific old beads.</p><p><br /></p><p>IMO the only other way to sell it is as is, with a carefully worded title. Perhaps Old Vintage Southwestern Bead Shell Heishi Turquoise Fetish Collection and list it with a high price and Best Offer until a collector finds it. Fetish is a great keyword for that collection. It’s legit and will definitely bring collectors although anyone looking for a Zuni fetish will hit the back button.</p><p><br /></p><p>If I owned it I’d definitely restring it as a necklace and wear it but no one will ever accuse me of being a purist and I think it’s a waste to leave such terrific beads in a box.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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