Native American Zuni Horse Fetish Carving

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Bernard Laiwakete - Zuni Horse Table Fetish
HK Item #FH318

Native American Navajo Indian Horse Fetish carving

Materials	Serpentine, jet, spiny oyster, turquoise Read about stones Sinew
Length	2 1/2"
Height	1 3/4"
Width	3/4" at the medicine bundle
Hallmark	BL ZUNI
Artist	Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni

Native American Navajo Indian Horse Fetish carving

Medicine bundle of jet arrowhead, beads of turquoise and spiny oyster shell, all tied with sinew.

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"Changling"
Bernard Laiwakete - Zuni
Horse Table Fetish - #FH318
$65 plus s/h (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

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Paula says - "From earthy to sunny to peachy, this horse fetish carving is like life's many changes."

Native American Navajo Indian Horse Fetish carving

Dime in above photo shows scale of this horse fetish.

Native American Navajo Indian Horse Fetish carving

Carved from serpentine rock with inlaid eyes of turquoise.

Native American Navajo Indian Horse Fetish carving

Every fetish and every stone is different and has its own unique features. This fetish is made from a stone with rich earth tones and unique layering making his personality and power really stand out.

What is a Fetish?

A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Read more about fetishes.

Many fetishes have a medicine bundle or adornment tied on the back of the horse that often consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The style and detail of carving varies among artists but usually includes detail on the face, ears, tail and mane. Often the eyes and other spots of adornment on the horse are inset pieces of contrasting stones such as turquoise, coral and others. Read more about stones.

The horse is an animal of freedom and the Horse Fetish has the power of healing, strength and safe movement.