Big
Ghost 
Navajo
Horse Carving Fetish by Linda Livingston
A fetish carved by Linda Livingston, Navajo.
Made from white marble with carved details on both sides
Eyes and spots on rump are inlaid turquoise.
This fetish is a ghostlike spirit horse.
Big Ghost - Horse Fetish
$35 SOLD
Material | White marble, turquoise |
Length | 2 1/4" |
Height | 1 5/8 " |
Width | 3/8" |
Every fetish and every stone is different and has its own unique features. | |
This horse is pure spirit.
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.
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.