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This is a Zuni animal fetish carving made of stone. Beautiful hand carved \"TURTLE\" , which represents longevity, fertility, symbol of Mother Earth and reliability.
This piece of Native American Southwestern art was handmade by Zuni artist, a member of the Zuni family of carvers.
Measures .25 inches tall X 2.5 inches long x 1.75 inches wide
Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people. Within the Zuni community, these carvings serve ceremonial purposes for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. As a form of contemporary Native American art, they are sold with secular intentions to collectors worldwide. Prior to the establishment of a non-Native market for fetishes, Hopi, Navajo, and other Pueblo peoples, especially at Kewa Pueblo also carved and used fetishes.
