Zuni fetish. Unique piece.

Small turtle hand-carved in a beautiful gradient of mother-of-pearl and Sleeping Beauty turquoise (Arizona). The details of its legs are inlaid with black-jet, while its eyes and carapace are inlaid with small coral dots.

The turtle symbolizes protection, longevity, love and knowledge (she is the mother of the earth).

Dimensions (H x L x W) : 0,7cm x 3cm x 2,4cm
(0.3/8 inch x 1 inch 1/4 x 0.7/8 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 Zuni handmade in the USA.