Authentic Native American Navajo Indian Animal Fetish Necklace

Corrine Ramirez - Navajo
15-Animal Fetish Necklace
HK Item #NF342

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Turquoise thunderbird centerpiece.

These are old-style fetish carvings, sometimes called "reservation style" in that they are minimally carved so as to be more like the original stones from which they came.

Sterling silver cone clasps.

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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.

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.