19-Horse Fetish Necklace by the Zuni Bobs
Zuni
Horse Necklace
$175 plus s/h (insurance included)
Length
(end to end) | 29 1/4" |
Fetishes | 19 horse fetishes that are 3/4" X 1" |
Stones | Turquoise,
pipestone, agate, mother of pearl, spiny oyster, Picasso marble, zebra rock, abalone,
serpentine, pink MOP and more. Penn Shell and turquoise heishi in between. |
Zuni
Artists | Bobby Huber and Bobby Lee |
The
horses the Bobs carve are very pleasing to look at - great conformation and spirit,
each unique, jet inlay for the eyes. Just adorable.
Sterling silver cone ends.
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.