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Danette Laate, Zuni - Turtle Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Danette Laate

materials	Picasso marble, turquoise, Read about stones
length	1 3/4"
width	1 1/8"
height	3/8"
hallmark	inscribed: DL
artist	Danette Laate, Zuni

Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Danette Laate

Inlaid turquoise eyes.

Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Danette Laate

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"Princess"
Danette Laate, Zuni
Turtle Fetish Carving
F477 (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

$52 plus s/h

Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Danette Laate

Inlaid Sunface and power spots of turquoise, coral and jet.

Authentic Native American Turtle Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Danette Laate

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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, Turtlerock 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.

About Sunface Symbolism

The Sunface is found throughout Zuni art, from jewelry to weavings to pottery. It represents the sunlight and warmth that makes life and growth possible and brings playfulness and joy to children and good fortune and prosperity to families. The center of the circle represents the face of Sun. The two sections of the forehead are typically turquoise and coral and symbolize the continuous cycle of sunrise and sunset.

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".