Speck
Livingston Navajo Horse Table Fetish
Speck - Livingston Navajo Horse Table Fetish
$25 SOLD
Material | Picasso Marble, Jet |
Length | 1 1/4" |
Height | 1" |
Width | 1/4" |
Carved by Navajo artist Albert Livingston, this tiny horse fetish has excellent presence and conformation. | |
He is carved from Picasso Marble and has inset jet eyes.
There is carving on both sides.
Every fetish and every stone is different and has its own unique features.
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. Read more about stones.
The horse is an animal of freedom and the Horse Fetish has the power of healing, strength and safe movement.