Vintage Zuni Fetish Male/Female Wolf with Arrowhead Mid 20th Century 3.25" L

Description

View Vintage Zuni Fetish Male/Female Wolf with Arrowhead Mid 20th Century 3.25" L with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It is also believed that the care a fetish receives is directly proportional to the protection it will provide. Indians believe that fetishes must be properly cared for. Often fetishes are adorned with turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. Offered by Antique American Indian Art, LLC --- AAIA--- Vintage Zuni Fetish Male/Female Wolf with Arrowhead Mid 20th Century 3.25" L Carved from Spondylus shell. From a Major Mid 20th Century Private Estate Collection Excellent Condition American Indians have used fetishes throughout recorded history. Fetishes are believed to hold magical powers and protect the owner or craftsmen from various problems of mind or body. Some believe that their mystical powers can even protect against problems of the universe. It is also believed that the care a fetish receives is directly proportional to the protection it will provide. Indians believe that fetishes must be properly cared for. They are given offerings of cornmeal and kept in special turquoise encrusted fetish pots or pouches. Often fetishes are adorned with turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. These are offerings to the fetish for gifts received or anticipated.  221107-504 Welcome to Matt Wood's  Antique American Indian Art, LLC.  (AAIA) eBay Listings.   As the nation’s leading gallery of Antique North American Indian Art and Artifacts, we invite you to consider the beautiful art and artifacts that we list on eBay with full confidence in the authenticity and legality of the item, in the accuracy of the listing, and in the professionalism that we demonstrate in processing each transaction. Celebrating over 45 years in business, Matt Wood and Len Wood are founding members of ATADA (Antique Tribal Arts and Dealers Association), and we provide you, the collector, a unique opportunity to buy directly from our gallery inventory via eBay. We offer Certificates of Authenticity, a 7-day home inspection period allowing returns for full refunds (less shipping/insurance costs), and a lifetime trade-back policy (call for details). We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you.  Thank you for looking!    SHIPMENT We package all items for shipment in the utmost professional manner, and all shipments are fully insured. Please read our Store Policies for all of our shipping information. PLEASE FOLLOW US on eBay  - If you hit the FOLLOW THIS SELLER link on the top right of this listing under the Seller Information button, you will be able to get the early notices of our new additions and sales.  We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Fetishes & Totems.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Featured Refinements

Fetish Carving

Tribal Affiliation

Zuni

Country of Origin

United States

Culture

Native American: US

Handmade

Yes