Traditional Zuni Sunface Frog Fetish Carving

Name: Traditional Zuni Sunface Frog Fetish Carving
SKU: IAC-FET-798
Price: 90 USD
Availability: InStock

$90.00

Experience the artistry of Zuni artist Danette Laate with this exquisite Zuni frog fetish, skillfully hand-carved from lush green onyx. Adorned with turquoise inlaid eyes and a captivating Zuni sunface design, this art piece radiates cultural significance and spiritual symbolism. Surrounding the sunface, five small round turquoise inlaid stones form a cross, emphasizing the sunface’s central role. Perfect for discerning collectors and enthusiasts of Native American art, this green onyx frog fetish by Danette Laate is a testament to tradition and craftsmanship.

Artist: Danette Laate, Zuni

Stone: Green Onyx, Black Onyx, Red Cora, & Turquoise

Size: 1″L x 1″W x .5″H

1 in stock

SKU: IAC-FET-798 Categories: Native American Crafts, Zuni Fetishes Tags: Danette Laate, Fetishes, Frogs, Green Onyx, Laate, Sunface, Zuni Fetish

Description

Native American Fetishes are small carvings made from various materials such as bone, shells, and gemstones. These carvings traditionally serve a ceremonial purpose for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. Each animal has great significance and meaning, many with protective abilities or healing powers. Fetish carvings are believed to have magical powers and protect or enhance the owner or craftsman.

Collectors worldwide collect fetishes as a form of contemporary Native American art with an appreciation for the craftsmanship and meaning behind each fetish. The meaning of each is provided within the product. However, over time many carvers started to create some non-traditional animals due to requests, region, and popularity. These non-traditional fetishes may not have the significance or abilities of other more traditional fetish carvings.