Loubert Soseeah turquoise frog fetish
35 x 25mm turquoise frog with jet eyes and adornment fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Loseeah Soseeah. Frog is cleansing and renewal.
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.
35 x 25mm turquoise frog with jet eyes and adornment fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Loseeah Soseeah. Frog is cleansing and renewal.
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.
35 x 25mm turquoise frog with jet eyes and adornment fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Loseeah Soseeah. Frog is cleansing and renewal.
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.