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"Kiwi"
HK Item #FT413
Albert Livingston, Navajo -
Bison Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving of Kiwi stone by Albert Livingston

material
Kiwi stone, turquoise,
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size
2 1/8 " long
1 3/8" tall
7/8" wide
hallmark
inscribed: AL
artist
Albert Livingston, Navajo

Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving of Kiwi stone by Albert Livingston

Eyes of turquoise.

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"Kiwi"
Albert Livingston, Navajo
Bison Fetish - #FT413

$45 plus s/h
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Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving of Kiwi stone by Albert Livingston

Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving of Kiwi stone by Albert Livingston

Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving of Kiwi stone by Albert Livingston

What is an Animal Fetish?

Native American Jewelry and Fetish Carving BooksA 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, antler, shell and other materials. Often the eyes and spots of adornment, called power spots, inset pieces of contrasting stones such as turquoise, jet and coral.
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What is Bison Medicine?

bison 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 bison is a sign that prayers are being heard, that the sacred pipe and Spirit are being honored. bison signals a time of abundance, prosperity and thankfulness.The medicine of bison is prayer, gratitude and praise for that which has been received. bison 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.

ABOUT KIWI STONE

Kiwi Stone" is a spotted stone with black spots on a background of faint bluish green. Technically, it is a metamorphic quartzite rock composed mainly of small quartz pebbles, finer quartz material, and clay minerals. The black spots are clusters of chlorite crystals. It is called "Kiwi Stone" because it is found in New Zealand. Read more about stones.

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