"Zorro"
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Turquoise eyes with black accents of jet.
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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
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ABOUT FISHROCKFishrock is a form of serpentine that polishes to a nice sheen. It is usually a buff color with darker specks or veins but can vary quite a bit. Fishrock is a very traditional stone that has been used for carving since ancient times. Read more about stones. |
About Suzette LementinoSuzette Lementino (aka Suzette Calavaza Lementino) is a contemporary Zuni fetish carver from Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico. She belongs to the Lementino family, one of the well-known multi-generational Zuni carving families. She continues the Zuni cultural tradition of hand-carving stone fetishes (wemawe), which are believed to hold spiritual power and help connect the owner with the animal's qualities. Suzette is particularly known for her charming and detailed carvings of raccoons. She works in a variety of stones, including: fish rock pipestone Picasso marble, jet, and black onyx. Her pieces frequently feature inlays of turquoise for eyes and accents, jet, and other stones for added detail and contrast. She signs her work with "SL" or her full name "Suzette Lementino" along with "Zuni." Her carvings are appreciated for their personality, fine detailing, and whimsical quality, making them popular with collectors. They appear regularly in galleries and online shops specializing in Zuni fetishes. |
Zuni
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