Medicine bundle of a turquoise nugget and shell heishi all tied with sinew. | "Angel
Wings" F402
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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. |
Frog Symbolism Frogs are considered
a major rain-bringing animal and are very important to Native Peoples who live
in an arid portion of the southwest US. Frogs also represent abundance and fertility.
It is said that women become pregnant when a frog fetish is kept next to the bed
- which can be a good thing or a surprise! So be forewarned! |
DRAGONFLY SYMBOLISM Dragonfly symbolizes
change and spiritually embodies the stripping away all negativity that holds us
back, helping us to achieve our dreams and goals. Dragonfly is the keeper of dreams,
the energy within that sees all of our true potential and ability. Dragonfly inspires
spiritually and creatively and helps us on the path of discovery and enlightenment.
Dragonfly reminds us that anything is possible. |
What is a Medicine Bundle?
Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied onto
the animal that consists of turquoise nuggets, coral seed beads, shell heishi,
feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be an offering to the fetish,
to used evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish. |
Zuni
Fetishes and Carvings |
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5 - Types of Fetishes
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