30 Inch 37 animal Fetish Necklace - Neil Thomas

30 Inch fetish necklace with 37 and carved animals in semi precious stones, handmade by Navajo artisan Neil Thomas.

A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion.  Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life.  Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.