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Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques:This is a Zuni Frog Fetish carving crafted from a pale stone, likely Angelite or Calcite. …
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Territorial Indian Arts & Antiques:This is a Zuni Frog Fetish carving crafted from a pale stone, likely Angelite or Calcite. Featuring, precision-placed turquoise stone dots inlaid for the eyes and across its back to denote its distinct power spots.
Artist & Origin: These carvings are created by Zuni artists from the Southwest United States, such as Fenton Luna or Fred Weekoty.
Symbolism: Frog fetishes are sacred items traditionally associated with rainmaking, abundance, fertility, and renewal.
Cultural Significance: In Zuni tradition, the frog is a sacred animal highly revered as a communicator with the spirits. It serves specific spiritual roles
Care: Traditionally, these carvings are cared for with offerings of cornmeal and kept in special pouches.This object is an authentic Native American Zuni Fetish carving of a frog.
Origin: Exclusively crafted by Pueblo artisans from the Zuni Pueblo in Western New Mexico.
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- Dimensions
- 1.5ʺW × 3ʺD × 0.75ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Calcite
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Alabaster
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, solid, constant with age. Good condition, solid, constant with age. less
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