Zuni Rock Badger by Delvin Leekya
Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Badger (Donashi): Badger is aggressive and tenacious. Keeping Badger’s behavior in mind can help one accomplish a specific goal or purpose as it has a great ability to focus. Traditionally, healing properties are attributed to Badger
2 1/4 x 5/8 x 1
Delvin Leekya, the grandson of the late Leekya Deyusee, brother of Hayes Leekya, and uncle to Enrike Leekya, creates simple traditional fetishes in the style of his late grandfather. Delvin's bear and wolf fetishes exhibit whimsical attributes, including the happy expressions that characterized Leekya Deyuse's work. Similarly, Delvin's shell-based creations, such as birds and maidens, are acclaimed for their masterful use of the natural shape and form of the shell material.
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$14.70Zuni Rock Badger by Delvin Leekya
Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Badger (Donashi): Badger is aggressive and tenacious. Keeping Badger’s behavior in mind can help one accomplish a specific goal or purpose as it has a great ability to focus. Traditionally, healing properties are attributed to Badger
2 1/4 x 5/8 x 1
Delvin Leekya, the grandson of the late Leekya Deyusee, brother of Hayes Leekya, and uncle to Enrike Leekya, creates simple traditional fetishes in the style of his late grandfather. Delvin's bear and wolf fetishes exhibit whimsical attributes, including the happy expressions that characterized Leekya Deyuse's work. Similarly, Delvin's shell-based creations, such as birds and maidens, are acclaimed for their masterful use of the natural shape and form of the shell material.
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Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Badger (Donashi): Badger is aggressive and tenacious. Keeping Badger’s behavior in mind can help one accomplish a specific goal or purpose as it has a great ability to focus. Traditionally, healing properties are attributed to Badger
2 1/4 x 5/8 x 1
Delvin Leekya, the grandson of the late Leekya Deyusee, brother of Hayes Leekya, and uncle to Enrike Leekya, creates simple traditional fetishes in the style of his late grandfather. Delvin's bear and wolf fetishes exhibit whimsical attributes, including the happy expressions that characterized Leekya Deyuse's work. Similarly, Delvin's shell-based creations, such as birds and maidens, are acclaimed for their masterful use of the natural shape and form of the shell material.
