Authentic Native American Navajo Indian Turtle Fetish Necklace

Corrine Ramirez - Navajo
11-Turtle TurquoiseFetish Necklace
HK Item #NF373

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Strung on Penn Shell and Turquoise Heishi.  

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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.

TURTLE is the nurturer, protector, Mother Energy, Mother Earth. The Turtle's medicine includes connection with the Great Spirit, journeys of discovery, patience, feminine strength, power to heal female diseases, inspiration, protecting oneself and others, self-reliance, and tenacity.