Agate Fetish Carving w/ Special Backpack
SKU:
Bear_Agate_2
$62.00
$62.00
per item
DESCRIPTION:
This beautiful Agate fetish carving is a one-of-a-kind! Navajo artisan Bessie Smith creates a unique backpack treasure by adorning the bear with:
- Copal (young amber)
- Coral
- Arrowhead
- Red lip shell
- Mother-pf-pearl shell
- Carnelian
- Turquoise magnesite (dyed)
The size of the bear is approximately: L -3 1/2" ; W - 7/8"; H - 2 3/8"
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FETISHES are carved out of many different materials, usually designed to resemble animals or religious symbols. The Zunis believe to hold mystical powers and protect the owner from various problems of the mind and/or body and bring good luck. Some fetishes have “prayer bundles” on their backs to help their message or prayer be heard. These bundles may include turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. Many Native Americans believe their fetishes need special care - the fetish should be offered corn meal and given great admiration as befits its great spirit and purpose, the better it is treated, the better it will perform.
Our beautiful animal fetish carvings are adorned with either a backpack or necklace with a variety of precious stones, shells or other items of which the artisan Bessie Smith has thoughtfully put together just for you!
Bear - Physical Strength, courage, leadership; in times of difficulty, bring about the spirit of the bear as your source of support. It will provide support and give you courage and strength to face your challenges. The bear is feared and admired exemplifying strength and leadership; use this as your guide for introspection and inspire respect and leadership in your own life. The Bear is a powerful healing fetish.
Agate - Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go (release) and heal; it is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned; many feel that Agate has an anti-depressant quality. This agate stone is from Madagascar.
Our beautiful animal fetish carvings are adorned with either a backpack or necklace with a variety of precious stones, shells or other items of which the artisan Bessie Smith has thoughtfully put together just for you!
Bear - Physical Strength, courage, leadership; in times of difficulty, bring about the spirit of the bear as your source of support. It will provide support and give you courage and strength to face your challenges. The bear is feared and admired exemplifying strength and leadership; use this as your guide for introspection and inspire respect and leadership in your own life. The Bear is a powerful healing fetish.
Agate - Agate can help those who have repressed emotional issues that need to be addressed so that they can let go (release) and heal; it is believed to improve mental functions and can help where issues of clarity and stability are concerned; many feel that Agate has an anti-depressant quality. This agate stone is from Madagascar.