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. Indian
fetishes can be carried or displayed. Those that are carried are often called
pocket fetishes. Those that are displayed are called table fetishes. Zuni artists
are the traditional fetish carvers but there are many talented Navajo carvers
as well. The animals can vary but often include birds, bears, horses, mountain
lions, turtles, foxes, wolves and many others. The stones usually used include
turquoise, mother of pearl, pink shell, acoma jet, serpentine, pipestone and many
others. Read
more about fetishes.
HORSE
- The Horse Spirit inspires our dreams, awakens passion, carries us far and fast,
and brings us close to our instinctual and authentic nature. Horse enables us
to move beyond our limitations and run freely. Spirit or Medicine Horses were
and are extremely helpful in guidance, healing, protection and ceremony. Horse
represents wisdom, physical power and unearthly power. Horse enables healers to
travel in Spirit energy, using Horse to help guide them to the answer. Horses
are symbols that can express our magical side. Horses are also known as symbols
of freedom and independence. |
