{"product_id":"zuni-large-antler-double-avaynu-fetish","title":"Zuni Pueblo Large Antler Double Avaynu Fetish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eca. 1930 - 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003e3.25\" H x 11.75\" L Including Feathers x 5.125\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eHand Crafted from Antler of Two Water Serpents with Hair, Feathers, Mother of Pearl, Heishi Beads, Shells, One Coral and Three Turquoise Stones with a Red Leather Tongue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf0\"\u003eAvaynu is a Horned Water Serpent in Zuni Native American mythology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003e—a sacred figure symbolizing water, fertility, rain, and protection, often depicted as a feathered or horned snake-like creature. This motif is commonly carved into Zuni fetishes, which are small sculptural charms believed to embody spiritual powers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eA Double Avaynu features two intertwined or paired Avaynu figures, carved from antler for its natural, lightweight material that evokes organic, ancient qualities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pf0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cf1\"\u003eZuni fetishes like this are handcrafted by artisans from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico, using materials such as antler, stone, shell, or bone. They are not just decorative; traditionally, they hold protective, healing, or guiding energies when \"fed\" with cornmeal and kept in special pouches. Modern versions are artistic carvings rather than ritually blessed fetishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46057855189157,"sku":"221107-500","price":1220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/221107-500_2.jpg?v=1762803106","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/zuni-large-antler-double-avaynu-fetish","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}