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Native American Indian animal fetishcarving is hand made and unique. - Authenticity We only have one of each item pictuBlack - it will sell to the first person who sends payment. |
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Paula says - "This turtle is made of pipestone with turquoise eyes and power spots."
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Yazzie, Navajo | ||||||||||||
Dime above shows scale of this carving.
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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. PIPESTONE - Pipestone is a form of clay called argillite with a high iron content that colors it a deep red to pale orange. Pipestone was discovered in southwestern Minnesota by the Sioux Indians, who consider it a sacred material and use it to carve pipes and other ceremonial objects. Read about stones. | |||||||||||||