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Zuni Fetishes are consulted when the spirit of an animal can help solve a problem. They are carried when the power of the animal is needed to accomplish a specific task, such as a safe journey or a successful hunt.
It is appropriate to keep an offering of cornmeal and water near the fetish.
Since breath represents the living spirit, one must breathe into the spirit of the fetish when requesting help.
The turtle ~ oldest symbol of mother earth ~ is a symbol of longevity and confidence. It bequeaths a centered and secure self. The bracelet is full of turtles: a fetish turtle carved of aventurine as well as a turtle carved of hematite, one carved of fiberoptic glass, and one carved of opalescent glass. There is also a cloisonne turtle, a Czech glass turtle, a ceramic turtle and a ceramic turtle button, and a turtle of Peruvian clay. There are four sterling silver turtles, as well: one in the fetish style and three 3D sterling turtles.
I wanted to make their "background" organic, as well. They hang among bead charms of recycled beach glass, aventurine, jade, malachite, crystals, and Czech glass. I don't know about you, but I'm about to breathe into my fetish. It couldn't hurt.