HK Item #FF448 
"Innocence"
Albert Livingston, Navajo - Eagle Fetish

Native American Eagle Symbolism

Eagle is a symbol of power, healing and wisdom. Eagle represents enlightenment reached through inner work, understanding and reclaiming our personal power. Tenacity, clear vision and patience, living in balance with Spirit and Earth. Eagle connects one with Great Spirit, the Great Mystery, opening the soul to greater healing. Eagle tells you that the universe is giving you the opportunity to fly above your life's worldly levels, or above the shadow of past realities, granting yourself permission to be free in order to reach all the joy that your heart desires and Spirit requires.

About Alabaster Fetish Carvings

Alabaster is a soft, dense, fine-grained variety of gypsum (calcium sulfate) that is sometimes transluscent, streaked or mottled and often resembles white marble and onyx. It is also called Mexican onyx, Algerian onyx, Gibraltar stone and oriental alabaster, depending on where it was mined. It has historically been quarried in England, Italy, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, and Mexico. In the United States there are important sources in Colorado, Utah and Arizona.

Alabaster is prized by Zuni carvers for its smooth texture and subtle, luminous quality. Unlike harder stones, alabaster can be carved with flowing lines and gentle contours, giving animal fetishes a graceful, almost lifelike presence.

One of alabaster’s most distinctive features is its slight translucency. When polished, the stone can softly transmit light along edges and thinner areas, creating a warm, glowing effect that collectors often associate with higher-quality pieces. This natural glow sets alabaster apart from more opaque materials such as dolomite or marble.

Zuni artists frequently use alabaster for birds, bears, and other traditional forms, often adding turquoise inlay for eyes or symbolic accents. Because the stone is relatively soft, it allows for smooth finishes and rounded forms, though extremely fine incised detail is less common than in harder materials.

Alabaster fetishes are valued for their elegant simplicity and luminous appearance. Each piece reflects both the natural beauty of the stone and the individual style of the carver, making them a timeless addition to any collection of authentic Native American art.