Large Natural Turquoise Bear Fetish with fish by Burt Awelagte 3.25"h

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Large Natural Turquoise Bear Fetish holding a mother of pearl fish by noted artist Burt Awelagte.
Early 21st century. 3.25" h.  Burt is a Zuni artist with a distinctive style. His fetishes are in the abstract style and often use dramatic incised heartlines and bundles. He is known for his Bear and wolf carvings and typically uses striking stone for his carvings including turquoise, coral, jet, ammonite, crawstone, dolomite, fossil jasper, flouride, wild horse marble, jet, serpentine, and denim lapis stone.
Burt was taught his craft by Joseph Quam and Gibbs Otole and is counted as part of Gibbs Otole’s extended family. Today, he lives in Zuni with his wife and their 4 children.
Burt blesses all his handmade fetishes
From a Private Colorado Collection
Excellent Condition
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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.
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