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"A Murder of Crows"
Donna Siutza, Zuni

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Donna Siutza, Zuni
"A Murder of Crows"

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A Murder of Crows fetish carving of Acoma jet by Zuni Donna Siutza

material	jet, turquoise, read about stones
size	2 1/2" wide 2 1/4" deep 3/4" tall
hallmarks	incribed: DS © ZNM
aArtist	Donna Siutza, Zuni

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A Murder of Crows fetish carving of Acoma jet by Zuni Donna Siutza

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Paula says - "The collective noun “A Murder of Crows” was first used in the late 1400s. If you see this as a group of ravens, you could call it "A Conspiracy of Ravens". Now you know.

A Murder of Crows fetish carving of Acoma jet by Zuni Donna Siutza

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A Murder of Crows fetish carving of Acoma jet by Zuni Donna Siutza

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, marble and coral.
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ABOUT RAVEN and CROW SYMBOLISM

Raven and Crow are very similar in their strengths: both carry great responsibility to Spirit and are the messengers of magic and healing from the universe where all knowledge waits for us. They also symbolize changes in consciousness, of levels of awareness and perception. Shamans, Spiritualists and Healers with Raven/Crow Medicine are able to use their gifts with deeper clarity, understanding and insight, developing greater power and skill in their abilities.

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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".