Spotted
Appy 
Yazzie Appaloosa Horse Table Fetish
Eyes
and blanket on rump are inlaid turquoise with jet inlaid within the turquoise
! Fantastic.
Spotted
Appy - Table Fetish
$50 plus s/h (insurance included)
Material | Jet, turquoise |
Length | 2 5/8" |
Height | 1 1/2 " |
Width | 3/4" |
There are carved details
on both sides. | |
There
is a Life Line arrow on the horse's face,
running up the bridge of
his nose.
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.
The horse is an animal of freedom and the Horse Fetish has the power of healing, strength and safe movement.
What is Jet?
Acoma Jet or Jet is a solid black type of lignite coal that is mined around the Acoma Pueblo region, thus the name Acoma Jet, or Jet for short. It is very popular for carving fetishes. Read more about stones.