ZUNI TURQUOISE FROG FETISH BY BERNARD LAIWAKETE
In prehistoric times, frog carvings appeared in jewelry. Zuni frog fetishes are associated with rain, abundance, and fertility. Zuni fetish carver Bernard Laiwakete hand crafted this marvelous frog out of Turquoise and on his back is an inlaid sun face made out of Turquoise, Coral, and Mother of Pearl Shell. ...
ZUNI TURQUOISE HORNED TOAD FETISH BY KENRIC LAIWAKETE
Zuni fetish carver Kenric Laiwakete made this wonderful horned toad out of Turquoise. Horned Toad fetishes represent self-reliance and longevity. Signed 11/16” tall x 1 5/16” long x 15/16” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people. Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose...
ZUNI TURQUOISE HORNED TOAD FETISH BY KENRIC LAIWAKETE
Zuni fetish carver Kenric Laiwakete made this wonderful horned toad out of Turquoise. Horned Toad fetishes represent self-reliance and longevity. Signed 3/4” tall x 7/8” long x 11/16” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people. Traditionally, fetishes served...
ZUNI TURQUOISE THUNDERBIRD RING BY MICHELLE PEINA 8 1/2
Zuni artist Michelle Peina made this beautiful Thunderbird ring. Zuni artists are known for their fine lapidary skills. Each stone is hand cut, polished, and set into a sterling silver setting. The ring is inlaid with Turquoise, Coral, Mother of Pearl Shell, and Jet. Weighs 6 grams. Size 8 1/2. ...
ZUNI VARISCITE MOLE FETISH BY LELAND BOONE & DAPHNE QUAM
Zuni mole fetishes amplify the connection with the earth and are the protectors of the crops. The mole is also one of the six directional fetishes and represents the Underground. Zuni fetish artists Leland Boone and Daphne Quam hand crafted this marvelous mole out of Variscite and bundled it with...
ZUNI WONDERSTONE FROG FETISH BY LELAND BOONE & DAPHNE QUAM
In prehistoric times, frog carvings appeared in jewelry. Zuni frog fetishes are associated with rain, abundance, and fertility. Zuni fetish carvers Leland Boone and Daphne Quam hand carved this marvelous frog out of Wonderstone and bundled it with Pink Mussel and Turquoise. (note-there is natural pitting in the shell) 1 ...
ZUNI WOODPECKER & EASTERN BLUE BIRD PENDANT BY QUINTIN QUAM
Zuni artist Quintin Quam hand made this beautiful pendant depicting a Woodpecker and an Eastern Blue Bird. The sterling silver pendant is intricately inlaid with Coral, Spiny Oyster, Penn Shell, Lapis, Jet, Malachite, and Mother of Pearl Shell. Amazing detail! Weighs 10 grams. (Chain not included) Signed 3/4” wide...
