Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2018-0006-0004 | |
| Category | Carvings; Ceremonial Items | |
| Object Name | Fetish (badger) | |
| Culture | Zuni Pueblo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
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| Date of Manufacture | ca. late 1970s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Stone: jet, chert; Turquoise; Coral; Shell; Sinew; Paint | |
| Description | Stone fetish in the shape of a badger, intended to lend a unique spirit to help guide, heal, and protect the owner; Carved from jet with incised eyes painted turquoise color; Bundle is tied to the badger’s back by a sinew binding wrapped around the stomach; Bundle consists of small chert projectile point topped by very small turquoise stone, strip of pinkish-red coral, and three shell heishi beads; The bundle is an offering to the animal’s spirit, to invoke its protection and help in finding the healing plants; Badgers are the guardians of the south and have powers of healing because their understanding of roots and plants, as they root in the ground for food; They are linked to helping healers find the roots and herbs needed for their healing work; With its squat proportions and low height, the badger is somewhat realistic; It is also recognizable by its pointy nose, raised ears and bushy tail. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.8, Width = 1.7, Length = 5.9 | |