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Rosalie Quam, Zuni - Turtle Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

materials
serpentine, turquoise, Read about stones
length
1 3/8"
width
1 1/8"
height
5/8"
hallmarks
none
artist
Rosalie Quam, Zuni

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

Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

Turquoise eyes.

Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

Rosalie Quam, Zuni
"Trusty"
Turtle Fetish Carving

F433 - $65 plus s/h

Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

Authentic Native American Zuni Turtle fetish carving by Rosalie Quam

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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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