Exceptional Vintage Zuni Fetish Necklace 
- Sold Winning Bid: $376.00
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- High Bidder: TheFivetothe05
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Exceptional Vintage Zuni Fetish Necklace
This vintage Zuni fetish necklace is a remarkable piece, featuring 79 hand-carved stone fetishes, comprising 39 matching pairs symmetrically arranged, culminating with a singular, centrally placed owl. This design choice underscores the owl's revered status in Zuni culture as a guardian of wisdom and a protector against evil.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each fetish represents an animal with its unique spiritual significance:
- Frogs symbolize cleansing, rain, and fertility, their presence inviting abundance and blessings.
- Trouts embody water's life-giving flow and are often associated with persistence and knowledge.
- Buffalos offer strength, endurance, and prosperity, reflecting the animal's vital role in Native American life.
- Ducks are considered messengers, invoking protection and emotional comfort.
- Turtles are revered for their longevity and are symbols of Mother Earth.
- Rabbits signify abundance, comfort, and the assurance of a bountiful harvest.
- Squirrels represent resourcefulness and preparation, reminding us of the importance of gathering.
- Bears are powerful symbols of leadership and courage, offering protection in Zuni teachings.
- Roadrunners, with their distinctive X-shaped footprints, are believed to ward off evil spirits.
Unsigned, but attributed to the skilled artisan David Tesikawa, this necklace is a testament to the Zuni people's rich spiritual and artistic heritage. The use of diverse natural materials such as spiney oyster, vibrant turquoise, reflective onyx, shimmering mother of pearl, and earth-toned jasper, along with heishi beads, adds depth and texture to this stunning piece.
Condition:
Good, All Fetishes In Original Polished Condition - Free of Damage
Size:
34" Length
172.7 grams
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