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What is a Fetish?A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes. Many fetishes
have a medicine bundle or adornment tied on the back of the horse that often consists
of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The style
and detail of carving varies among artists but usually includes detail on the
face, ears, tail and mane. Often the eyes and other spots of adornment on the
horse are inset pieces of contrasting stones such as turquoise, coral and others.
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more about stones. What is the Spirit of the Horse?Horse Spirit inspires our dreams, awakens passion, carries us far and fast, and brings us close to our instinctual and authentic nature. Horse enables us to move beyond our limitations and run freely. Spirit or Medicine Horses were and are extremely helpful in guidance, healing, protection and ceremony. Horse represents wisdom, physical power and unearthly power. Horse enables healers to travel in Spirit energy, using Horse to help guide them to the answer. Horses are symbols that can express our magical side. Horses are also seen as symbols of freedom and independence. |
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5 - Types of Fetishes
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