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Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni - Turtle Fetish

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Authentic Native American Indian turtle fetish carving by Zuni artist Cheryl Beyuka

materials
fish rock, turquoise, orange spiny oyster, mother of pearl, jet, Read about stones
length
2"
width
1 1/4"
height
5/8"
hallmarks
inscribed: Cheryl Beyuka Zuni Pueblo
artist
Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni

Native American Indian Jewelry and Fetish Carving booksCheryl Beyuka's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Authentic Native American Indian turtle fetish carving by Zuni artist Cheryl Beyuka

Eyes of inlaid jet.

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Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni
Turtle Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Indian turtle fetish carving by Zuni artist Cheryl Beyuka

Authentic Native American Indian turtle fetish carving by Zuni artist Cheryl Beyuka

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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.

NATIVE AMERICAN TURTLE SYMBOLISM

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.

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