Name: Native American Badger Carving by Danette Laate
SKU: IAC-FET-713
Price: 85 USD
Availability: InStock

Native American Badger Carving by Danette Laate

$85.00

This beautiful Zuni badger fetish carving is made by renowned artist Danette Laate. The hand carving is made of orthoceras fossil, also known as ammonite, and features inlaid turquoise eyes. The intricacy and craftsmanship of the design showcase Laate’s talent for producing one–of–a–kind creations. The Zuni badger carving is an exquisite tribute to Native American art and is sure to be cherished for generations to come.

Artist: Danette Laate, Zuni

Materials: Orthoceras (Ammonite) and Turquoise

Size: 2.62″ L x 1.3″ W x .37″ H

1 in stock

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.