Native American Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F290
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Kenny Chavez - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

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Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

Turtle carved from red abalone shell with inlaid eyes and power spots of sterling silver.

Materials	Red abalone shell, Read about stones Sterling silver, Read about silver
Length	2"
Width	7/8"
Height	3/8"
Hallmark	KChavez
Artist	Kenny Chavez, Zuni

Kenny Chavez's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

Brilliant underside.

Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

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Kenny Chavez, Zuni
Turtle Fetish Carving
F290 - $55 SOLD

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Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

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Native American Indian Fish fetish carving

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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. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes.

TURTLE - Nurturer, Protector, Mother Energy, Mother Earth. Turtle's medicine includes connection with Great Spirit, journeys of discovery, patience, feminine strength, power to heal female diseases, inspiration, protecting oneself snd others, self-reliance, and tenacity, longevity.

Native American Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F290 "Miner"Kenny Chavez - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving

HK Item # F290
"Miner"
Kenny Chavez - Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving