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"Princess"
Derrick Kaamasee, Zuni - Quail Fetish

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Derrick Kaamasee, Zuni
Quail Fetish Carving
"Princess"

#FF434 - $119 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

Zuni Quail fetish of fishrock by Derrick Kaamasee

Turquoise eyes.

Zuni Quail fetish of fishrock by Derrick Kaamasee

Zuni Quail fetish of fishrock by Derrick Kaamasee

material
fishrock, turquoise, read about stones
size
2 1/4" tall
2" long
1" wide
hallmarks
inscribed: DK
artist
Derrick Kaamasee, Zuni

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Zuni Quail fetish of fishrock by Derrick Kaamasee

Zuni Quail fetish of fishrock by Derrick Kaamasee

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What is an Animal Fetish?

Native American Jewelry Blog tips and iinformationA 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, fishrock, 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.
Read more about fetishes.

ABOUT FISHROCK

Fishrock is a form of serpentine that polishes to a nice sheen. It is usually a buff color with darker specks but can vary quite a bit. Fishrock is a very traditional stone that has been used for carving since ancient times. Read more about stones.

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