"All My Relations" Fetish carving necklaces ~ Jewelry from the Navajo and Zuni of Arizona and New Mexico
Forged deep within the roots of Native American spirituality the Fetish carving jewelry is among the most thoughtful and respectful ...
Forged deep within the roots of Native American spirituality the Fetish carving jewelry is among the most thoughtful and respectful ...
in all Native culture.
The early ancestors and Medicine people of the Zuni, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche and many other nations paid homage to our animal relations. Believing in the balance between respect, honor, loyalty and necessity the Holy people asked for guidance and bounty from the animals that surround us all. The Holy people knew the animals could speak to us if we simply knew how to listen. The Holy people knew the animals would provide themselves to us for nourishment as needed so long as respect and balance was achieved. The Holy people carved tributes to all animals in order to recognize this scared balance and maintain the circle of life.
Zuni Pueblo hunters asked the Holy people to carve a special animal as a "totem or guide" for the hunter to use in order to gain the wisdom and knowledge of their totem. This special knowledge was especially beneficial during a hunt for food. The sacred bond between your guiding totem and you would be helpful in a vision quest for enlightenment and balance.
Chief Seattle of Duwamish Nation was once quoted "What we do to the animals and to the earth, we do to ourselves" ... He believed as many people do that we must take care of them for they will take care of us, we are indeed all related!
These Navajo carved fetish necklaces are just some of the many ways the new Native American artists celebrate their tradition and place in the circle of life.
These fetish necklaces are an excellent way to celebrate your connection and love for your animal guides.
The early ancestors and Medicine people of the Zuni, Navajo, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche and many other nations paid homage to our animal relations. Believing in the balance between respect, honor, loyalty and necessity the Holy people asked for guidance and bounty from the animals that surround us all. The Holy people knew the animals could speak to us if we simply knew how to listen. The Holy people knew the animals would provide themselves to us for nourishment as needed so long as respect and balance was achieved. The Holy people carved tributes to all animals in order to recognize this scared balance and maintain the circle of life.
Zuni Pueblo hunters asked the Holy people to carve a special animal as a "totem or guide" for the hunter to use in order to gain the wisdom and knowledge of their totem. This special knowledge was especially beneficial during a hunt for food. The sacred bond between your guiding totem and you would be helpful in a vision quest for enlightenment and balance.
Chief Seattle of Duwamish Nation was once quoted "What we do to the animals and to the earth, we do to ourselves" ... He believed as many people do that we must take care of them for they will take care of us, we are indeed all related!
These Navajo carved fetish necklaces are just some of the many ways the new Native American artists celebrate their tradition and place in the circle of life.
These fetish necklaces are an excellent way to celebrate your connection and love for your animal guides.
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