ZUNI: THE ART AND THE PEOPLE

ZUNI: THE ART AND THE PEOPLE

When Squaw Bell Traders publishing first came out with these books I didn’t realize how important they would become. They were printed by a yearbook company in Texas, wasn’t sure how I felt about that. However, it covered lots of artists that collectors didn’t now about, like Jack Weekooty.  There is also an excellent photo showing him casting.
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What is the difference between Sandcast & Tufa Cast?

What is the difference between Sandcast & Tufa Cast?

Sandcast or Tufa Cast You hear the terms sandcast and tufa cast used very often when referring to a technique Navajo silversmiths’ use to make jewelry. The terminology makes it...
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Navajo Jewelry Making Techniques - Ingot

Navajo Jewelry Making Techniques - Ingot

Jewelry Making Techniques - Ingot In-got /ˈiNGɡət/ (noun) – a block of steel, gold, silver, or other metal, typically oblong in shape. When the Navajo first learned how to make...
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Kingman Turquoise - A Serious Look

Kingman Turquoise - A Serious Look

Kingman Turquoise - Everything You Need to Know Nevada may produce the big money stones like Lander Blue Turquoise, Number Eight and Lone Mountain, but it is Kingman that produces...
Andrea Davis
How to Identify Hopi Jewelry

How to Identify Hopi Jewelry

Hopi Jewelry - What's Different Hopi is in a very remote part of Arizona. Also, it is surrounded on all sides by the Navajo Reservation. That means in the early...
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Tips to Identifying Navajo Jewelry

Tips to Identifying Navajo Jewelry

Identifying Navajo Jewelry In the Four Corners region of the Southwest you will find a number of different tribes. Many of these tribes have a significant amount of registered members...
Andrea Davis
Turquoise - Reference Library Part 1

Turquoise - Reference Library Part 1

TURQUOISE, JOSEPH E. POGUE. MEMIORS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMEY OF SCIENCES, 1915, Too Scientific for most tastes,. The subtitle tells the story, “A Study of It’s History, Minerology, Geology, Ethnology,...
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Armadillo Zuni Fetish Meaning

Armadillo Zuni Fetish Meaning

In the Zuni culture fetishes play an important role. In Zuni culture a fetish represents the animal spirit thought to reside in the stone. If your collection includes an armadillo you may wonder what it represents. What is the Armadillo Zuni Fetish Meaning? The armadillo is slow and sure. Because he is reserved, he takes his time and does things right. He is keeper of the home and represents variety in a person's inner life. The armadillo’s leathery armor-like hide helps to protect them from predators. This thick skin represents his ability to offer protection from hurts and offenses.

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Horned Toad Zuni Fetish Meaning

Horned Toad Zuni Fetish Meaning

I can't think of something that represents the Four Corners better than a Horned Toad. Fascinating creatures. What is the Horned Toad Zuni Fetish Meaning?

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Bobcat Zuni Fetish Meaning

Bobcat Zuni Fetish Meaning

The Bobcat is a Zuni prey god and is the elder brother of the Wolf and represents the southern direction in the hunting directional set. In Zuni culture a fetish represents the animal spirit thought to reside in the stone. Prey gods of the hunt are placed in a buckskin bag and carried by the hunter over his heart. The fetish aids in the chase and represents "the roar of the animal" and is also fed on the blood of the slain prey. It is believed that the hearts of the great animals of prey are infused with a spirit of magic over the hearts of the animals they prey upon. The prey gods are given high rank among the gods. Because of this, their fetishes are greatly esteemed as mediators between people and the animals they represent. What is the Bobcat Zuni Fetish Meaning?

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Badger Zuni Fetish Meaning

Badger Zuni Fetish Meaning

The Badger is the guardian and master of the South. In Zuni culture a fetish represents the animal spirit thought to reside in the stone. He is usually represented by the color red. He is part of the healing and protective fetish sets. The Badger is a prey god, the younger brother of the bear. What is the Badger Zuni Fetish Meaning? Because he lives close to the ground he has a great knowledge of the earth, understanding of agriculture, and it is believed that he has knowledge of healing roots and herbs. He is characterized by tenaciousness, passion, control, persistence and earthiness. He is aggressive and represents the ability to reach one's goals.

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Coyote Zuni Fetish Meaning

Coyote Zuni Fetish Meaning

What is the Coyote Zuni Fetish Meaning? The Coyote is the Hunter God of the West. The Coyote represents laughter, humor and the ability to learn from ones own foolishness. He is a master trickster and characterized by arrogance and a sense of self-importance. These characteristics can teach us how our impulsive choices and self-centeredness fail us.

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