Mended
Heart 
Laiwakete
Zuni Horse Table Fetish
Carved from a unique and very interesting piece of Palomino colored Dolomite.
It has interesting striations and wonderful fissure in the rock that is perfectly solid and shows the healing power of Mother Earth.
Material | Dolomite,
Mother of Pearl, Jet, Turquoise, Coral and White Shell Heishi |
Length | 2 1/2" |
Height | 1
1/2" |
Width | 3/4"
at the medicine bundle |
Hallmark | R
L Zuni |
Artist | Rodney
Laiwakete |
Beautiful stone. beautiful work.
There is a medicine bundle of an Acoma Jet arrowhead and Lapis Lazuli, Olive Shell Heishi and Coral.
On
one side, there is a beautiful inlaid heart line of Turquoise, Mother of Pearl,
Pipestone and Jet.
Beautiful
form and detail on the mane,
tail and forelock.
Inlaid turquoise eyes.
Zuni Table Fetish
Mended Heart
$65 SOLD
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. Read more about fetishes.
Horse. The horse is an animal of freedom and the Horse Fetish has the power of healing, strength and safe movement.
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. Read more about
stones.
Heart Line. The heart line is a line etched, painted or inlaid along one or both sides of the animal. It usually extends from the mouth to the region of the heart. There are many interpretations as to what a heart line represents, but it is often said to represent the pathway of the breath of the animal to the life force which is the heart. Others feel that the heart line points to the soul of the animal. It is thought that a heart line gives the fetish healing or medicinal power.