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HK Item #FO339

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Russell Shack, Zuni - Beaver Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

material
Black Marble, wood, turquoise, Read about stones
height
3/4"
length
1 3/4"
width
7/8"
hallmark
inscribed: Russell Shack Zuni
artist
Russell Shack, Zuni

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

"Big Tooth"
Russell Shack, Zuni
Beaver Fetish Carving

FO339 - $44 plus s/h

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

Authentic Native American Beaver Fetish carving of Black Marble by Zuni Russell Shack

 

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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 Symbolism

Beaver represents home and family. It symbolizes industriousness, achievement, family unity and security. Beaver fetishes are traditionally give to those that are in a building stage whether it is a house, a family, or a career.

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