Native American Zuni Turtle Totem Carving

HK Item # F254
"Jasper"
Vinton Kallestewa - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

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Hand made Native American Indian Turtle Fetish

Jet turtle with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots.

Materials	Jasper, turquoise Read about stones
Length	2 1/2"
Width	1 1/4"
Height	1/2"
Hallmarks	VK ZUNI
Artist	Vinton Kallestewa, Zuni

Vinton Kallestewa's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Hand made Native American Indian Turtle Fetish

Vinton Kallestewa, Zuni
"Jasper"
Turtle Fetish Carving - F254
$75 SOLD

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Hand made Native American Indian Turtle Fetish

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Hand made Native American Indian Turtle Fetish

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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.

TURTLE - Nurturer, Protector, Mother Energy, Mother Earth. Turtle's medicine includes connection with Great Spirit, journeys of discovery, patience, feminine strength, power to heal female diseases, inspiration, protecting oneself snd others, self-reliance, and tenacity, longevity.

JASPER - Jasper comes from the Greek word, iaspis, which means "spotted stone." It is generally opaque and has a dull luster but takes a fine polish. It is mined in North Africa, Sicily, France, India, Venezuela, Germany, the U.S.A. and elsewhere.. Read about stones

Native American Zuni Turtle Totem Carving

HK Item # F254 "Jasper"Vinton Kallestewa - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F254
"Jasper"
Vinton Kallestewa - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving