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Enrike Leekya, Zuni - Beaver Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

material	travertine, mother of pearl, turquoise, Read about stones
height	2"
length	2"
width	1 1/8"
hallmark	inscribed: EL
artist	Enrike Leekya, Zuni

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

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Enrike Leekya, Zuni
Beaver Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

Mother of pearl teeth, turquoise eyes, jet nose, stick of jet capped with turquoise.

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of travertine by Zuni Enrike Leekya

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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. Read more about fetishes.

Beaver is industrious and diligent - represents achievement, hard work and family unity.

What is Travertine?

Travertine (Zuni stone, Zuni stone) - A non-crystalline, porous rock found on the Zuni reservation. Travertine is a form of limestone (calcium carbonate) that occurs near hot mineral springs. Travertine is white in its pure form, but most often has yellow, brown and gray hues due to the presence of other minerals. The late Zuni carver Leekya Deyuse was especially noted for carving with this stone and his descendents continue to use travertine in their carvings today. Read about stones

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".