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Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni - Horse Fetish Carving

Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of rainbow calsilica by Zuni Bernard Laiwakete

material	rainbow calsilica, turquoise, Read about stones
length	2"
height	1"
width	1/4"
hallmarks	none
artist	Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni

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Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of rainbow calsilica by Zuni Bernard Laiwakete

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Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni
Horse Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of rainbow calsilica by Zuni Bernard Laiwakete

Eyes of turquoise.

Authentic Native American Horse Fetish Carving of rainbow calsilica by Zuni Bernard Laiwakete

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.

What is Rainbow Calsilica?

Rainbow calsilica is a man-made material created for the gemstone market. It is primarily made of powdered calcite and silica (calsilica), which are dyed and stabilized using plastic or resin. First introduced at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2002, it was initially marketed as a natural stone mined in Chihuahua, Mexico, but extensive testing by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the Swiss Gemological Institute (SSEF) confirmed it is synthetic. Nevertheless, it is prized for carving and jewelry because of its vibrant, bold bands of color, including shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, red, black, and occasionally pink or purple. Read about stones.

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".