Native American Style Turquoise Claw Pendant Necklace with Heishe Shell Beads

This jewelry piece consists of a multi-beaded strand featuring a prominent claw-shaped turquoise pendant. The necklace strand is composed of white heishe beads, which appear to be hand-cut from shell, showcasing slight variations in thickness and diameter typical of handmade construction. Interspersed near the bottom are two decorative silver-toned spherical spacer beads. The focal point is a large turquoise pendant, carved into a curved, serrated claw or talon shape. The turquoise displays a vibrant robin's egg blue hue with subtle dark matrix inclusions characteristic of southwestern mines. The stone is secured in a stamped silver or silver-toned metal cap featuring a distinctive scalloped or mountain-peak design along the lower edge and a smooth flat top. The overall style suggests a mid-to-late 20th-century Native American (likely Navajo or Zuni) aesthetic. Condition appears good with a visible patina on the metal cap, indicating some age or oxidation. The beads show minor surface wear but remain well-strung. No specific maker's marks are visible in the provided image, though the craftsmanship of the hand-shaped heishe and the stamp work on the metal cap indicate a focused artisanal effort.