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

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Cradle Doll by Spencer Nutima, HopiCradle Doll by Spencer Nutima, Hopi
Cradle Doll by Spencer Nutima, Hopi

Carved from the traditional material of cottonwood root, this is 'Ha hai Wuhti,' or cradle doll, the protector of babies. The cotton string from which to hang this katsina is in keeping with the style of presentation seen in Native homes. We have heard stories of children taking them to college to hang in their dorm rooms. About 9 1/8" tall, about 3/8" at thickest part and 3 1/8" wide at shoulders. - $58.00

Garnet Schist Fish by Peter Sohappy, Santa FeanGarnet Schist Fish by Peter Sohappy, Santa Fean
Garnet Schist Fish by Peter Sohappy, Santa FeanGarnet Schist Fish by Peter Sohappy, Santa Fean
Garnet Schist Fish by Peter Sohappy, Santa Fean

This opened mouth fish is carved of reflective garnet schist with wonderful drilled scale detail and cleanly incised lines. 7 1/2" long, 1 7/8" tall and almost 7/8" at thickest part. - $95.00

Dragonfly Pendant by Beverly EtsateDragonfly Pendant by Beverly Etsate
Dragonfly Pendant by Beverly Etsate
Dragonfly Pendant by Beverly Etsate

This inviting sterling silver, jet, pen shell, Sleeping Beauty turquoise, red coral, pink mussel shell and gold lip shell Dragonfly pendant is a reminder of the springtime season soon to come! We love how Beverly overlaid the insect on a bed of jet, for a raised effect! Including bale fixture, this signed by the artist pendant is about 2" long,
1 1/4" at widest part and 1/4" thick. - $130.00

 Mountain Lion Pendant Necklace by Andres Quandelacy Mountain Lion Pendant Necklace by Andres Quandelacy
 Mountain Lion Pendant Necklace by Andres Quandelacy Mountain Lion Pendant Necklace by Andres Quandelacy
Mountain Lion Pendant Necklace by Andres Quandelacy

This great Mountain lion pendant that's almost 1 7/8" long and 1 1/4" tall carved of jet, is inlaid on both sides with a turquoise heartline, representing the breath of this powerful animal. A long tail wraps comfortably up and over the back in old-style arrangement.
This pendant necklace is adjustable from about 19 1/2" - 23" in length and is strung using a double strand of turquoise with other lovely, colorful beads. - $210.00

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