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"Grumpy Sunface"
Darrin Boone, Zuni - Eagle Fetish

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Darrin Boone, Zuni
Eagle Fetish Carving
"Grumpy Sunface"

#FF449 - $62 plus s/h
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Zuni Eagle fetish of white Marble with inlaid sunface by Darrin Boone

material	white marble, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, jet, read about stones
size	1 3/4" tall 3/4" long 1" wide
hallmarks	inscribed: Darrin Boone Zuni
artist	Darrin Boone, Zuni

About Native American authenticity.

Zuni Eagle fetish of white Marble with inlaid sunface by Darrin Boone

Inlaid sunface of mother of pearl, turquoise, coral and jet.

Zuni Eagle fetish of white Marble with inlaid sunface by Darrin Boone

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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, white Marble, 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.

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 Sunface Symbolism

The Sunface is found throughout Zuni art, from jewelry to weavings to pottery. It represents the sunlight and warmth that makes life and growth possible and brings playfulness and joy to children and good fortune and prosperity to families. The center of the circle represents the face of the Sun Father. The symbol's round shape depicts the Sun with a forehead split down the middle to reflect the eternal balance between sunrise and sunset. The two sections of the forehead are typically turquoise and coral. The lower part of the Sunface is mother of pearl with rectangular eyes and round mouth of jet. Bordering the face is a circle of feathers, usually of mother of pearl and jet or coral.

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".