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Authentic Native American Badger Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni Danette Laate

material	Picasso marble, turquoise, coral, jet, Read about stones
size	2" long 1/2" tall 1" wide
hallmarks	inscribed: DL
artist	Danette Laate, Zuni

Danette Laate's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Authentic Native American Badger Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni Danette Laate

Inlaid sunface with turquoise power spots.

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Authentic Native American Badger Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni Danette Laate

Turquoise eyes.

Authentic Native American Badger Fetish Carving of Picasso marble by Zuni Danette Laate

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, 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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Badger Symbolism

Badger represents good work ethic, caution, healing and protection. Pueblo tribes associate Badger with the color red and the South guardian of the six directions.

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 Sun. The two sections of the forehead are typically turquoise and coral and symbolize the continuous cycle of sunrise and sunset. 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".