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Rodney Laiwakete, Zuni -
Ram Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Ram Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni carver Rodney Laiwakete

Material
Picasso marble, turquoise, pipestone, Read about stones
Length
2 1/8"
Height
1 3/8 "
Width
5/8"
Hallmark
inscribed: RL Zuni
Artist
Rodney Laiwakete, Zuni

Authentic Native American Ram Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni carver Rodney Laiwakete

Turquoise inlaid eyes and heart line of inlaid turquoise.

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Authentic Native American Ram Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni carver Rodney Laiwakete

Authentic Native American Ram Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni carver Rodney Laiwakete

Authentic Native American Ram Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni carver Rodney Laiwakete

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. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes

 

What Does a Heart Line Represent?

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.

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