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Enrike Leekya, Zuni - Horse Fetish Carving

Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

material	travertine (Zuni stone), turquoise Read about stones
length	3 3/8"
height	2 1/2"
width	1 1/4"
hallmarks	inscribed: E L
artist	Enrike Leekya, Zuni

Enrike Leekya's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

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Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

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Enrike Leekya, Zuni
Horse Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

Eyes of turquoise and hooves of Acoma jet.

Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

What is an Animal Fetish?

A fetish is a carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Fetishes are carved from many types of stone, wood, antler, shell and other materials. Often the eyes and spots of adornment, called power spots, inset pieces of contrasting stones such as turquoise, jet and coral.
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About the Spirit of the Horse

The Horse Spirit inspires our dreams, awakens passion, carries us far and fast, and brings us close to our instinctual and authentic nature. Horse enables us to move beyond our limitations and run freely. Spirit or Medicine Horses were and are extremely helpful in guidance, healing, protection and ceremony. Horse represents wisdom, physical power and unearthly power. Horse enables healers to travel in Spirit energy, using Horse to help guide them to the answer. Horses are symbols that can express our magical side. Horses are also known as symbols of freedom and independence.

About Travertine (Zuni Rock, Zuni Stone)

Travertine is a non-crystalline, porous rock found on the Zuni reservation. It is a form of limestone (calcium carbonate) so in its pure form, it would be white, but most often travertine occurs in yellow, brown and gray hues due to the presence of other minerals. The late Zuni carver Leekya Deyuse was especially noted for carving with this stone and his descendents continue to use travertine in their carvings today.

Zuni Fetishes and Carvings
Types of Fetishes

Fetish Necklace

The use of small carved animals on Native American necklaces is a modern invention for the market. It is not traditional to use a fetish, per se, on a necklace or as jewelry.

Table Fetish

Table fetishes stand on a flat surface for viewing. They come in various scales with the 2-inch scale being the size most commonly sold today.

Pocket Fetish

A fetish can be carried when the power of the animal is desired to help the person with a routine task or an obstacle or problem. Pocket fetishes might help with safe travel, a successful venture or "hunt", a good yield or "crop".