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Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish
Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish

Beautifully Unique Shell Eagle Fetish

$118.00

One of a kind Native American Zuni eagle fetish. Hand-made by using the natural curvature of the shell and bringing it to life with fine detailing, turquoise inlaid eyes and a beautiful shine. This is a wonderful piece of art for any fetish carving collection.

Zuni eagle fetishes are often used by hunters when searching for small game such as rabbits. Eagle fetish carvings were also called upon to carry a shaman out of his body when searching for the cause of a patient’s illness. Eagles are associated with illumination and revelation from higher powers. Early forms of Zuni eagle fetishes were simplistic with an “x” carved on the back to represent crossed wings. Modern Zuni eagle fetishes have become very detailed.

Artist: Delvin Leekya, Zuni

Stone: Shell, Turquoise

Size: 3.5″H x 3.75″W x 3.5″L

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SKU: IAC-FET-473 Categories: Native American Crafts, Zuni Fetishes Tags: Delvin Leekya, Eagles, Shell, Zuni Fetishes
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Zuni Fetishes are small carvings made from various materials such as bone, shells, and gemstones by the Zuni people. 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. It is presumed to properly care for Zuni Fetishes that they should be given offerings of cornmeal and kept in special turquoise-encrusted fetish pots or pouches. The Zuni also divided the world into six regions or directions: north, west, south, east, above, and below. Each direction is represented by a Prey God, or guardian animal, and is listed as follows: north — the yellow mountain lion, west — the black bear (represented by the color blue), south — the red badger, east — the white wolf, above or the sky — the multi-colored eagle, below or underground — the black mole. These directional animals are among the most powerful and are the guardian and masters of their region. 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.

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Weight 1 lbs

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