Original Hand-Crafted Frog Fetish with Zuni Sunface

Name: Original Hand-Crafted Frog Fetish with Zuni Sunface
SKU: IAC-FET-800
Price: 95 USD
Availability: InStock

$95.00

Delve into the artistic mastery of Zuni artist Danette Laate with this exceptional Zuni frog fetish, expertly hand-carved from dolomite. Highlighting a striking Zuni sunface intricately crafted from black onyx, red coral, and turquoise, this piece exudes cultural richness and spiritual symbolism. Surrounding the sunface, five small round turquoise stones form a cross, emphasizing its central significance. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts alike, this serpentine frog fetish by Danette Laate embodies the timeless beauty and traditional craftsmanship of Zuni artistry, making it a treasured addition to any collection or a meaningful gift.

Artist: Danette Laate, Zuni

Stone: Dolomite, Black Onyx, Red Coral & Turquoise

Size: 1″L x 1″W x .5″H

1 in stock

SKU: IAC-FET-800 Categories: Native American Crafts, Zuni Fetishes Tags: Danette Laate, Dolomite, Fetishes, Frogs, 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.