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Roy Davis, Navajo - Rattlesnake Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid jet eyes by Navajo carver Roy Davis

materials	Picasso marble, Acoma jet, Read about stones
length	1 3/4"
width	3/4"
height	1/8"
hallmark	none
artist	Roy Davis, Navajo

Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid jet eyes by Navajo carver Roy Davis

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Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid jet eyes by Navajo carver Roy Davis

Inlaid jet eyes.

Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid jet eyes by Navajo carver Roy Davis

Indian Snake Symbolism

For some Native American tribes the snake represents abundant rainfall and fertility and is depicted as as lightning or a lightning arrow. Some tribes use the snake as a healing image or for swiftness in battle. The snake does not symbolize anything negative or treacherous. Snakes are rarely used in Navajo jewelry but they are often seen in Navajo jewelry.

We here in Colorado live with snakes - they are part of the landscape and ecosystem. Since our climate is semi-arid, we welcome the abundant rainfall the snake might bring.

About Acoma Jet

Acoma jet is a solid, durable type of lignite coal that originated from wood material. It is mined around the Acoma Pueblo region, among other places, thus the name Acoma Jet. It is very popular with Indian artists for carving fetishes. It is also used for inlaying jewelry but usually is not used in jewelry stone sets. Jet is typically very lightweight and it is sometimes mistaken for plastic. Read about stones.

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, Picasso marble is traditional. Read more about fetishes.

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".