Zuni Fetish Coiled Snake Moss Agate Life Death Rebirth Kenny Chavez Sterling Inlays Kenny Chavez from the Zuni Pueblo handcrafted this coiled Snake carving. This carving is made from Moss Agate. Kenny is noted for inlaying Sterling Silver somewhere in his carvings. The eyes are inlaid with sterling silver. Below is a list of some of the fetishes and their meanings to the Zuni.  Badger (south)—healers, aggressiveness, perseverance Bear (west)—healer, strength, introspection Beaver—promotes family unity Buffalo—strength, endurance to rise above one’s weaknesses Coyote (east)—ability to laugh at oneself, humor Deer—abundance in the natural world Eagle (zenith or sky)—spirit, a connection to the Divine Fox—camouflage, protection Frog—fertility, invokes the spirits to bring rain Horse—partnerships, stamina, mobility, and strength Mole—(nadir or underworld) protector and hunter of the lower region, the underground Mountain Lion(Bob Cat—(north) leadership, resourcefulness Owl—wise, smart, patient Ram—male fertility Raven—healer Snake—a force in life, death and rebirth Turtle—longevity, assures rainfall Wolf (east)—teacher, pathfinder on the journey of survival The dimensions are 1 6/16" tall by 1 1/8" wide. The carvings are guaranteed to be "NATIVE AMERICAN MADE." Your item comes with a "CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY." We package our carvings in a nice "GIFT BOX."

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