Alabaster Turtle by Gilbert Lonjose
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.
Turtle (Edo:wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. Turtle reminds us to respect Mother Earth.
2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8
Gilbert started his fetish carving in the year of 1988 to bring in a source of income. He was inspired by neighbor Alex Tsethlikai, Gilbert was amazed to see how Alex worked his stones to create such beautiful finish carvings. Gilbert works on types of soft stones such as pipestone, soapstone, serpentine, alabasters and sometimes picasso marble.
Alabaster Turtle by Gilbert Lonjose
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.
Turtle (Edo:wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. Turtle reminds us to respect Mother Earth.
2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8
Gilbert started his fetish carving in the year of 1988 to bring in a source of income. He was inspired by neighbor Alex Tsethlikai, Gilbert was amazed to see how Alex worked his stones to create such beautiful finish carvings. Gilbert works on types of soft stones such as pipestone, soapstone, serpentine, alabasters and sometimes picasso marble.
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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.
Turtle (Edo:wa): Turtle has always been esteemed because it carries its home on its back and goes with the flow of the river, not against it. In some mythologies, the first North Americans envisioned the continent as a turtle because it was surrounded by water. Turtle reminds us to respect Mother Earth.
2 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 5/8
Gilbert started his fetish carving in the year of 1988 to bring in a source of income. He was inspired by neighbor Alex Tsethlikai, Gilbert was amazed to see how Alex worked his stones to create such beautiful finish carvings. Gilbert works on types of soft stones such as pipestone, soapstone, serpentine, alabasters and sometimes picasso marble.
