Description: NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI FLUORITE FROG FETISH BY KENRIC LAIWAKETE In prehistoric times, frog carvings appeared in jewelry. Zuni frog fetishes are associated with rain, abundance, and fertility. Hand made by Zuni fetish carver Kenric Laiwakete, this darling frog fetish is made out of Fluorite with an inlaid Turquoise heartline. The Fluorite has natural fracturing, giving it beauty and character in the stone. Signed 5/8″ tall x 1 7/16” long x 1” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people. Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture. Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to collectors worldwide. With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own. Native American Art
Price: 54 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-11-24T23:38:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7 USD
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Origin: Zuni, New Mexico
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Artisan: KENRIC LAIWAKETE
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni Pueblo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Native American: US