Johnathan Natewa Zuni Turtle Fetish Carving F462

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"Star Child"
Johnathan Natewa, Zuni - Turtle Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of marble by Zuni carver Johnathan Natewa

materials	marble, turquoise, Read about stones
length	2 3/8"
width	1 1/4"
height	1/2"
hallmark	inscribed: J.Natewa Zuni NM
artist	Johnathan Natewa, Zuni

Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of marble by Zuni carver Johnathan Natewa

Etched Morning Star pattern with nine turquoise turquoise power spots.

"Star Child"
Johnathan Natewa, Zuni
Turtle Fetish Carving

F462 - $65 SOLD

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Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of marble by Zuni carver Johnathan Natewa

Turquoise eyes.

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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.

THE MORNING STAR

The morning star is an important symbol to many Native Americans. It is the planet Venus, which appears as the brightest star in the eastern sky at dawn. It represents the direction from which spirits travel to earth and is a link between the living and the dead, thus symbolizing immortality. It symbolizes hope and guidance and is a sign of courage and purity of spirit.

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.

Zuni Fetishes and Carvings
Types of Fetishes

Fetish Necklace

The use of small carved animals on Native American necklaces is a modern invention for the market. It is not traditional to use a fetish, per se, on a necklace or as jewelry.

Table Fetish

Table fetishes stand on a flat surface for viewing. They come in various scales with the 2-inch scale being the size most commonly sold today.

Pocket Fetish

A fetish can be carried when the power of the animal is desired to help the person with a routine task or an obstacle or problem. Pocket fetishes might help with safe travel, a successful venture or "hunt", a good yield or "crop".