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

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Directional Fetish Pot by Lena BooneDirectional Fetish Pot by Lena Boone
Directional Fetish Pot by Lena BooneDirectional Fetish Pot by Lena Boone
Directional Fetish Pot by Lena Boone

Created by Lena Boone, daughter of Edna Leki, is this directional fetish pot. They are used by the medicine society to keep ceremonial objects. Currently there are only two artists in Zuni who create fetish pots for the medicine society – Lena Boone and Marvelita Phillips.
This work features six carvings all together. A jet Mole is pictured sitting outside the pot, about 2 1/4" long, which normally rests inside the pot with loose cornmeal. The rest of the animals include a pipestone Badger, an alabaster bushy tail, a serpentine Mountain lion, a turquoise Bear and an inlaid turquoise and red coral Eagle of shell that is secured to the top center of the piece. This directional fetish pot is about 7 3/8" at widest part and
4 1/2" tall. Extra shipping charges will apply due to fragility factor. - $200.00

It's Not Easy Being Green by Danette LaateIt's Not Easy Being Green by Danette Laate
It's Not Easy Being Green by Danette LaateIt's Not Easy Being Green by Danette Laate
It's Not Easy Being Green by Danette Laate

It's true, it is not easy being green, but this nice Snake is doing a great job of it! Carved of Mojave green turquoise with wonderful cross hatching marks and inlaid jet eyes, 1 1/4" long and 3/8" tall. - $40.00

 Horse Of Freedom by Andres Quandelacy Horse Of Freedom by Andres Quandelacy
 Horse Of Freedom by Andres Quandelacy Horse Of Freedom by Andres Quandelacy
Horse Of Freedom by Andres Quandelacy

Andres chose a beauteous fluorite stone with which to carve this free spirited Horse, almost 1 7/8" long and 1 1/8" tall. - $70.00

Amber Eagle by Dee EdaakieAmber Eagle by Dee Edaakie
Amber Eagle by Dee EdaakieAmber Eagle by Dee Edaakie
Amber Eagle by Dee Edaakie

Fascinating Chiapas amber has been transformed into an elegant and sculptural Eagle enjoying a quite moment in time. This raptor's eyes are of inlaid mother-of-pearl, 2 1/8" long and 1 3/8" tall. $200.00

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this eagle fetish will go to the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary. Please see 'links' page for more information on the sanctuary. - $200.00

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