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Butterfly Maiden
Danette Laate, Zuni

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Authentic Native American Indian butterfly maiden of Picasso marble and turquoise by Zuni artisan Danette Laate

Butterfly maiden with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots of turquoise, coral, and jet.

Authentic Native American Indian butterfly maiden of Picasso marble and turquoise by Zuni artisan Danette Laate

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Danette Laate, Zuni
Butterfly Maiden Fetish Carving

FM281 - $45 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

material	Picasso marble, turquoise, coral, jet, Read about stones
height	1 3/4"
length	1 1/2"
thickness	1/4"
hallmarks	inscribed: DL
artist	Danette Laate, Zuni

Authentic Native American Indian butterfly maiden of Picasso marble and turquoise by Zuni artisan Danette Laate

Butterfly Maiden

Butterfly Maiden represents transformation, renewal, beauty, and the power of change. Associated with springtime and summer, she embodies joy, fertility, and the emergence of new life, much like the butterfly's life cycle from caterpillar to winged adult. She reminds us to embrace change, let go of old patterns, and seek new opportunities for growth. Bright colors often adorn these carvings, emphasizing the beauty and delicate energy of the butterfly and the spirit it represents.

What is a 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, Jet , shell and other materials. Often the eyes and spots of adornment, called power spots, inset pieces of contrasting stones such as turquoise, jet.
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Zuni Fetishes and Carvings
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".