keshi the zuni connection zuni fetishes and jewelry from the Zuni Pueblo

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Donashi fetish by David ChavezDonashi fetish by David Chavez
Donashi fetish by David ChavezDonashi fetish by David Chavez
Donashi by David Chavez

This Badger or 'Donashi' in the Zuni language, is carved of serpentine with inlaid turquoise accents. With a offering bundle of a carved shell point, turquoise and coral, it is about 1 7/8" long and 3/4" tall. - $56.00

Dowa Yalanne Bear fetish by Bobby ShackDowa Yalanne Bear fetish by Bobby Shack
Dowa Yalanne Bear fetish by Bobby ShackDowa Yalanne Bear fetish by Bobby Shack
Dowa Yalanne Bear by Bobby Shack

Carved of a stone found at sacred 'Dowa Yalanne' or Corn Mountain located in Zuni, this Bear is about 3 3/4" long and 2 3/8" tall. Bobby comes from an active healing tradition. - $120.00

Dragonfly fetish by Salvador Romero, CochitiDragonfly fetish by Salvador Romero, Cochiti
Dragonfly fetish by Salvador Romero, CochitiDragonfly fetish by Salvador Romero, Cochiti
Dragonfly by Salvador Romero, Cochiti

Dragonflies are valued as a predator because they help control the populations of harmful insects, such as mosquitoes. It is because of this that dragonflies are sometimes called 'mosquito hawks' in North America. Here is one of Salvador's classics carved of found stone. This Dragonfly has a 3 3/4" wingspan, is almost 4 7/8" long and 3/4" tall. - $96.00

Dragonfly Maiden fetish by Ray TsalateDragonfly Maiden fetish by Ray Tsalate
Dragonfly Maiden fetish by Ray TsalateDragonfly Maiden fetish by Ray Tsalate
Dragonfly Maiden by Ray Tsalate

Once again, Ray blows us away with his creative energy, this time manifesting itself in another lovely antler Dragonfly maiden. She's presented on a nice slice of elk crown, surrounded by ironwood cattails with flowing sterling silver leaves. Her wings are of black lip shell and her perfectly incised braided hair displays feathers of rich fossilized ivory accented with twisted silver wire. Her sweet shawl is inlaid with red coral, malachite, gold lip shell and pen shell. Her traditional boots are inlaid with lapis dots.This spirited and happy work of art will be a welcome addition to your home! 5" tall and 4" long. Extra shipping charges will apply due to fragility. - $1400.00

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