4 Snowflake Obsidian Fetish Bear Beads 16mm Carved Southwest Zuni Pendants #82

Description: Lot of 4Snowflake Obsidian GemstoneZuni Bear Fetish BeadsHand Carved Southwest PendantsLot #82Item: Bead/PendantsCountry of Origin: UnknownMaterial: Snowflake Obsidian GemstoneTheme: Zuni Bear Animal *Fetish Style BeadsQuantity: 4 Beads Approximate Measurements: (Note: Each beads varies due to the pieces being hand carved.)16mm x 12mm x 4mm Condition: New Old Stock Please review our detailed photos and message us with any questions. *WHAT IS A FETISH CARVING:“Fetish" is a term used to describe a Native American carving which is believed to hold special power. Although a number of Native American tribes create and use fetishes, the most well known are the Zuni. American Indians have used Fetishes throughout recorded history; especially the Indians of the Southwest. Fetishes can be carved in any form or material. Most Fetishes are made from semi-precious stones, minerals and shells which are of natural beauty that are the gifts that nature has provided us. Regardless of the form or material however, a Fetish has one paramount purpose; to assist man against any real or potential problems. The problems can be those of the mind, the body or the universe. Fetish carvings typically relate to animals, and often they are animals of prey. According to ancient Native American Indian beliefs, stone animals were thought to be a source of aid to a particular person, family or tribe in a time of need. The shape of carved stone animal fetishes often determined the kind of aid a fetish would provide.

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