Red
One 
Pablito
Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish
Carving
This wonderful old style Mountain Lion has his tail up over his back in the traditional manner.
His detail is wonderful and he has a feel that invites you to hold and rub him.
The eyes are inlaid Turquoise.
Carved and signed by Zuni artist Elroy Pablito.
Comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Red One - Zuni Mountain Lion Carving
$45 plus s/h
Material | Pipestone, Turquoise |
Length | 1 3/4" |
Width | 3/8 " |
Height | 3/8" |
Hallmarks | E P ZUNI |
Artist | Elroy Pablito, Zuni |
Would make an ideal Six Directions or Pocket Fetish.
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.
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more about stones.