Authentic Native American white buffalo fetish carving of alabaster by Al Tom Navajo

Native American Navajo Buffalo Fetish Carving

HK Item #FT313
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Al Tom - Navajo White Buffalo Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American White Buffalo Fetish Carving by Navajo Al Tom

Alabaster buffalo with turquoise inlay eyes and heartline.

Material	alabaster, turquoise, olive shell, Read about stones copper, Read about copper Sinew (thread made from animal tendon)
Size	2 1/4" long 1 1/2" tall 3/4" wide
Hallmarks	AL T
Artist	Al Tom, Navajo

Authentic Native American White Buffalo Fetish Carving by Navajo Al Tom

Horns of copper and eyes of inlaid turquoise.

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Al Tom - Navajo
White Buffalo Fetish

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Paula says - "Al Tom makes each one of his buffalo by hand so the one you receive may vary slightly from the photos."

Authentic Native American White Buffalo Fetish Carving by Navajo Al Tom

Medicine bundle of a turquoise nugget and olive shell heishi tied with sinew.

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What is a Fetish?

A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Read more about fetishes.

BUFFALO MEDICINE - Buffalo ("Tatanka" in Lakota) was the major source of sustenance for indigenous cultures of the plains, giving meat for food, hides for shelter and clothing, and Spirit Medicine. The appearance of Buffalo is a sign that prayers are being heard, that the sacred pipe and Spirit are being honored. Buffalo signals a time of abundance, prosperity and thankfulness.The medicine of Buffalo is prayer, gratitude and praise for that which has been received. Buffalo Medicine is also knowing that abundance is present when all relations are honored as sacred, and when gratitude is expressed to every living part of creation, recognizing the sacredness of every walk of life.

Medicine Bundle - Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied on the back of the animal that consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

Heart Line. The heart line is a line etched, painted or inlaid along one or both sides of the animal. It usually extends from the mouth to the region of the heart. There are many interpretations as to what a heart line represents, but it is often said to represent the pathway of the breath of the animal to the life force which is the heart. Others feel that the heart line points to the soul of the animal. It is thought that a heart line gives the fetish healing or medicinal power.