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Harold Davidson, Navajo - Bison Carving

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Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving by Harold Davidson

material	alabaster, Read about stones wood (horns), glass beads, feathers; seed beads
size	6 1/2" long 5 1/4" tall 2" wide
hallmark	inscribed: Harold Davidson 02\|2024 ©
artist	Harold Davidson, Navajo

Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving by Harold Davidson

Medicine bundle of feathers and a beaded surcingle.

"Tatanka"
Harold Davidson, Navajo
Bison Carving - #FT422

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Paula says - "Navajo fetish carver Harold Davidson creates unique animals. Each of his pieces captures the essence of the animal spirit displaying character and his signature details. He decorates each piece with radiant colored feathers attached by colorful glass seed beads. His masterful etching of the stone provides a striking contrast. Each fetish is signed and dated. Caution: If you buy one, others will follow!"

Authentic Native American Navajo Bison Fetish Carving by Harold Davidson

Seed bead eyes.

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Buffalo or Bison?

The majestic animals that roamed the US plains by the millions were American bison or Plains bison. There are also similar bison that free range in Poland and other European countries. Bison have large humps at their shoulders, massive heads, beards and thick winter coats that they shed in the spring.

Bison are often erroneously called buffalo. In 1913 the Buffalo nickel (AKA Indian Head nickel) was struck. The coin's designer, James Earle Fraser, said he wanted to use a symbol of the American west and felt that "a North American Indian and a buffalo fitted into the picture perfectly." Technically, it should be called the bison nickel.

Buffalo live in South Asia (Water Buffalo) or Africa (Cape Buffalo). Buffalo have smooth, thin hair coats, no hump, no beard and have smaller heads but larger horns than a bison.

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".