Red
Badge 
Zuni Badger Fetish Carving
The
Badger is one of the guardian animals
of the Six Directions.
This Badger is low to the ground, sneaking with intent.
Red
Badge is carved out of Pipestone
with several "spirit spots".
He has beautiful inlaid turquoise eyes.
Red Badge would make an idea Six Directions or Table Fetish.
Carved
and signed by Zuni artist
Brandon Phillips.
Red Badge - Zuni Badger Carving
$35 plus s/h
Material | Pipestone, Turquoise |
Length | 2" |
Width | 1 1/4" |
Height | 3/8" |
Hallmarks | B P |
Artist | Brandon Phillips, Zuni |
This
Badger is exceptionally carved with fabulous form and detail of the hair coat.
There
are inlaid Turquoise adornment spots along his back.
His entire body
is covered with detailed etching.
A truly beautiful piece.
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. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes.
Pipestone,
also known as catlinite, is a form of clay with a high iron content that
makes it red. The Plains Indians consider it to be a "sacred" material
since it often is used for ceremonial items such as pipes.
Read
more about stones.