Jet
Bear 
Zuni
Table Fetish with Gorgeous Inlay
Inlaid
Turquoise eyes.
Zuni Jet Bear Table Fetish
$56 SOLD
Material | Jet with inlay of turquoise, coral and mother of pearl. |
Length | 2 1/4" |
Height | 1 1/4 " |
Width | 1/2" |
Artist | Zuni |
Hallmark | Zuni DS (signed on bottom). |
Artist
| Donna Siutza, Zuni |
Hand carved from acoma jet with delicate carving between coral, turquoise and mother of pearl inlay on both sides.
Exceptional work
by Zuni artist
Donna Siutza.
Every fetish and every stone is different and has its own unique features. This fetish is made from a smooth black stone symbolizing strength and safety.
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.
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.
The bear symbolizes strength, both physical and inner strength.