Description: This is a Zuni animal fetish carving. Made of Pink Alabaster. Hand carved lizard with turquoise eyes. This animal fetish represents self-reliance, longevity and protects ancestral bounty.This piece of Native American Southwestern art was handmade by Zuni artistan, initial "M or W" on back, a member of the Zuni Pueblo.Measures 1/2 inches & tall 2.75 inches long X 1.5 inches baseZuni fetishes are small carvings made from primarily stone but also shell, fossils, and other materials by the Zuni people. Within the Zuni community, these carvings serve ceremonial purposes for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. As a form of contemporary Native American art, they are sold with secular intentions to collectors worldwide. Prior to the establishment of a non-Native market for fetishes, Hopi, Navajo, and other Pueblo peoples, especially at Kewa Pueblo also carved and used fetishes.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Show Low, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-05T18:44:20.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Culture: Native American: US
