NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI PIPESTONE TURTLE FETISH BY ROSELLA GONZALES

Description Zuni turtle fetishes are one of the oldest symbols of Mother Earth and they symbolize longevity.  Zuni artist Rosella Gonzales hand crafted this outstanding Turtle fetish.  The carving is made out of Pipestone with Turquoise and an inlaid Sun Face.  A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection.  Signed 3/4” tall x 1  3/8” long x  7/8” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people.  Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture.  Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to collectors worldwide.  With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own.