"Sphinx"
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Turquoise eyes and jet nose.
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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
as turquoise, jet and coral. | |||||||||
About PipestonePipestone, also known as catlinite, is a form of clay called argillite with a high iron content that colors it a deep red to pale orange. Pipestone was discovered in southwestern Minnesota by the Sioux Indians, who consider it a sacred material and use it to carve pipes and other ceremonial objects. It is easy to carve because of its lack of quartz. The catlinite quarries located at Pipestone National Monument are considered sacred to many Native American people. Read more about Sacred Red Pipestone from Minnesota. |
About Felissa MartinHaving only graduated Gallup High in 2025, Felissa has already established her name among Zuni fetish artisans with her signature style of carving dogs. Her mother is Carol Martinez, a horse fetish carver known for inlaying a hand on the horses' rumps. |
Zuni
Fetishes and Carvings |
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5 - Types of Fetishes
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