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SKU: 221107-503

Vintage Zuni Tadpoly Polywog Fetish Purple Oyster Shell

$168.00

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3rd Quarter 20th Century

2.5"

In Zuni tradition, tadpole (and frog) fetishes are strongly associated with water, rain, fertility, and abundance. Frogs and tadpoles symbolize the life-giving power of water in the arid Southwest, as well as the natural cycles of life and transformation (from tadpole to frog). They are considered important rain-bringing fetishes and are linked to prayers for moisture, cleansing (emotional and physical), and growth. Women sometimes keep frog or tadpole fetishes nearby when hoping for pregnancy, as they represent fertility

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Zuni

Year Range: 1950 - 1975

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 2.5 in

Category: ANTIQUE - VINTAGE

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