Native American Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

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Amos Pooacha - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

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Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

Turtle body carved from dolomite with dome of limpet shell. Turquoise inlaid eyes.

Materials	Dolomite, limpet shell, Read about stones
Length	2 3/4"
Width	2 1/4"
Height	1"
Hallmark	AP
Artist	Amos Pooacha, Zuni

Amos Pooacha's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

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Amos Pooacha, Zuni
Turtle Fetish Carving
F288 (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)
$65 plus s/h

Paula says - "A limpet is a snail with a simple domed shell."

Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

Dime above shows small scale of carving.

Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

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.

Native American Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F288 "Dome Home"Amos Pooacha - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F288
"Dome Home"
Amos Pooacha - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving