{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-black-turtle-fetish-1","title":"Zuni Pueblo Black Turtle Fetish","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.25\" H x .5\" L x .375\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Crafted from Jet with 2 Inlaid Turquoise Eyes and Etched Shell Detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZuni fetish carving is a small, hand-carved amulet from the Zuni Pueblo people of New Mexico. These are highly collectible Native American art pieces, often made from natural materials like shell (such as mother-of-pearl or cameo shell for a dark\/black appearance), with inlaid turquoise for the eyes to add spiritual power and beauty.Zuni turtle fetishes are among the most popular and symbolic carvings. The turtle is revered as the oldest symbol of Mother Earth, representing Longevity and endurance, Protection, fertility, and home Reliability, self-reliance, healing, and connection to water\/grounding. Many believe owning or carrying one brings stability, wisdom, and even the power to \"defy death\" in a metaphorical sense, while reminding the holder to respect the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47415003250853,"sku":"22-0863","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-0863_1.jpg?v=1768952582","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/zuni-pueblo-black-turtle-fetish-1","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}