Jesus Espono Pipe Stone and Jasper Turtle Fetish
£74.50
Turtle represents Mother Earth. This 27x43x20 mm pipe stone turtle fetish is carved by renowned Zuni artisan Jesus Espono. With additional jasper turtle on it’s back.
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.