Zuni Bird Fetish 22a52ec489a60c821ec4226747aefb1c These Amethyst stones are facet

These Amethyst stones are facet cut

Mioplosus labracoides was one species of fish to live in this location

These pockets can be broken up over time

The large serrated teeth of this beast could grow up to 8 inches in length

These crystals are among some of the rarest and most difficult to obtain

Zuni Bird Fetish 22a52ec489a60c821ec4226747aefb1c These Amethyst stones are facetPrized for their beauty and spiritual renewal, fetishes have long been an important part of Native American Culture. When a Fetish maker prays over his created work, a mystical power is believed to become released, assisting a person in finding a solution to their present problems. All Southwestern tribes make and use fetishes; however, the Zuni people have developed a reputation for being skillful carvers. Among the Zunis, fetishes offer good luck,