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Antler Maiden
Jonathan Quam - Zuni

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Authentic Native American Warriior Maiden Fetish Carving of antler with turquoise and coral by Zuni Jonathan Quam

Material	antler, mother of pearl, turquoise, coral Read about stones antler
Height	4 1/4"
Width	1 3/4"
Depth	1 5/8"
Hallmarks	inscribed: JON QUAM ZUNI
Artist	Jonathan Quam, Zuni

Authentic Native American Warriior Maiden Fetish Carving of antler with turquoise and coral by Zuni Jonathan Quam

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Antler Maiden Carving

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Authentic Native American Warriior Maiden Fetish Carving of antler with turquoise and coral by Zuni Jonathan Quam

Antler Maiden with mother of pearl face; turquoise eyes; coral mouth; coral and turquoise necklace; turquoise and coral power spots.

Authentic Native American Warriior Maiden Fetish Carving of antler with turquoise and coral by Zuni Jonathan Quam

What is Antler?

Antler is a hornlike, bony growth, usually branched, that grows in pairs on the head of a deer, moose, elk, caribou, or other members of the deer family. Antlers occur on the heads of male deer and on some related species of either sex. Because of antler's rich brown colors and ease of carving, it is a preferred medium of many carvers. Antlers are a renewable resource, as they are shed each year and grow more branches each season as the animal ages.

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.
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Types of Fetishes

Fetish Necklace

The use of small carved animals on Native American necklaces is a modern invention for the market. It is not traditional to use a fetish, per se, on a necklace or as jewelry.

Table Fetish

Table fetishes stand on a flat surface for viewing. They come in various scales with the 2-inch scale being the size most commonly sold today.

Pocket Fetish

A fetish can be carried when the power of the animal is desired to help the person with a routine task or an obstacle or problem. Pocket fetishes might help with safe travel, a successful venture or "hunt", a good yield or "crop".