
Lena Boone (d) Zuni fossil frog fetish carving; 3/4" x 2" x 1 3/4" #RR35C
Lena Boone (d) hand-carved this handsome frog from fossilized sea growth of British Columbia, Canada.
A nice shell arrowhead with turquoise and coral nuggets gives it a welcome medicine bundle to bring with it. The eyes are inlaid turquois.
In Zuni, frogs are associated with rain and often foretell the coming of very needed and welcome moisture in the arid southwest.
In his book, A Guide to Zuni Fetishes and Carvings. the late Kent McManis, an acknowledged expert about Zuni fetish carvings, attributes fertility as another function of frog carvings. He refers to women who claimed to becoming pregnant after sleeping with frog fetishes next to their beds.
ZuniLink guarantees your satisfaction with this irreplaceable Zuni frog fetish carving when you receive it or return it and we will refund your full purchase price. ZuniLink will provide a Certificate of Authenticity, which will be included when it ships to you.
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3/4" x 2" x 1 3/4" #RR35




