A carved matrix turquoise fetish amulet depicting a beaver. - Lot 26

Lot n° 26
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A carved matrix turquoise fetish amulet depicting a beaver. - Lot 26
A carved matrix turquoise fetish amulet depicting a beaver. The eyes are inlaid with coral. Native American craftsmanship, likely Zuni. (Slight loss of material on the tail; structural cracks) Length: 5.4 cm. In Native American culture, beavers were believed to bring the wearer protection in their work and a sense of fulfillment in life. As a builder, the beaver is also associated with the protection of the home and the safety of the family.
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