HK Item # F481
"Tux"
Patrick Wallace, Zuni - Snake Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Snake Fetish Carving of black marble with inlaid turquoise eyes by Zuni carver Patrick Wallace

Eyes and power spots of turquoise.

materials	black marble, turquoise, read about stones
length	3 1/8"
width	7/8"
height	1/4"
hallmark	inscribed; Patrick Wallace Zuni
artist	Patrick Wallace, Zuni

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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.

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".

Medicine Bag Fetish

A fetish can be transported in a medicine bag but it is said that only the mole is content in the darkness for long periods of time.

HK Item # F481 "Tux"Patrick Wallace, Zuni - Snake Fetish Carving