Hector Goodluck sheep fetish necklace
26’’ thirteen 15mm white and one black sheep necklace with 35×15mm centre white sheep. Hand carved by Navajo artisan Hector Goodluck.
Sheep are sacred to the Navajo, signifying peace, tranquillity and calm but also giving the beauty of life.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
26’’ thirteen 15mm white and one black sheep necklace with 35×15mm centre white sheep. Hand carved by Navajo artisan Hector Goodluck.
Sheep are sacred to the Navajo, signifying peace, tranquillity and calm but also giving the beauty of life.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
26’’ thirteen 15mm white and one black sheep necklace with 35×15mm centre white sheep. Hand carved by Navajo artisan Hector Goodluck.
Sheep are sacred to the Navajo, signifying peace, tranquillity and calm but also giving the beauty of life.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.