Zuni fetish. Unique piece.
 

Rabbit hand-carved in mother-of-pearl with its eyes in turquoise Sleeping Beauty (Arizona).

On the back of this adorable rabbit we can see a Sunface inlaid in turquoise, black-jet and coral, as well as turquoise dots. Sunface is the sacred Sun Father, symbol of life, it is omnipresent in Zuni's creations.  

The rabbit is symbol of protection, good fortune, alterness and fertility.
 

Dimensions (H x L x l) : 2,2cm x 3,1cm x 1,3cm
(0.7/8 inch x 1 inch 1/4 x 0.1/2 inch)

In a time when the Zuni tribe lived from agriculture and hunting, the hunters couldn't do without these amulets and would never forget to bring them during their expeditions. The fetishes assure benevolence of the soul.
Each animal represents its spirit, its own inner force and protects its owner.

Proudly handmade in the USA.