FETISH
A fetish is a charm, amulet, pendant or other decoration associated with magical properties; it often represents an animal or person.
FIBULA ...
Fetish: An amulet, pendant or charm, often representing an animal or person, believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner.
fetish
An amulet, bracelet or pendant in the shape of a person or an animal.
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FETISH
An amulet, charm or pendant usually resembling an animal or a person.
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Fetish
An amulet, pendant or charm believed to have magical powers to protect its owner. Fetish charms are often in the shape of small animals or birds
Fibula
A clasp or brooch worn by ancient Greeks and Romans to fasten their togas ...
Fetish jewelry from Sumatra (photo: Primitive Erotic Art)
Although the contemporary use of the word "fetish" has become synonymous with eroticism and sexuality, the traditional/tribal use of the fetish was tied to every aspect of village life, ...
Fetish: A decoration often depicting an animal or a person and is associated with healing powers. These are usually pendants, charms or an amulet.
Congolesian
fetish, symbolizing
the power of a
chief. 1900-1920
Since 1980, the market for traditional African art has been steadily growing, so you may have some very valuable objects. Objects from the Congo are especially popular right now.
Fetish NecklaceA necklace of shell or Turquoise that has fetishes in the shape of small animals or birds, intermixed along it's length. FetishAn amulet, pendant or charm often representing an animal or person.
Magic stone fetishes made of chalcedony were fed sacrificial blood by some Burmese tribes, to guard the house and to keep the stones from eating the people.
Necklaces are of several types - the Squash Blossom necklace, the Naja set, the Heishi beads, the Wampum beads and Fetishes (which are used as Pendants) etc.
Native Americans valued the gem and Zuñis held it absolutely sacred, carving fetishes and talismans in the forms of animals, insects and other living shapes. Navajo legends speak of turquoise jewel baskets.
Adding a small detail to it like a small cat face or frog or some fetish to it can often make it your #1 jewelry piece. Often you can choose your gemstone yourself within a selection.
This stone has been recently used for Zuni fetish carvings and in some jewelry (beads and cabochon cut stones). Rainbow calsilica was only recently found in Mexico or Northern South America (it's origin remains mysterious).
A charm, fetish or good-luck piece.
Some common amulets:
The scarab amulet was sacred to the Egyptians and symbolized rebirth. The Ankh is an Egyptian amulet which symbolized eternal life.
Zuni artists still carve fetishes in amber, and it has often been used for psychic protection. Alchemists employed it in their potions, and tribal leaders made it part of ceremonies and rituals.
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A small object usually worn around the neck or as a ring to ward off evil, harm, or illness. May also be worn to bring good fortune and protection from harm. A charm, fetish or good-luck piece.
Some common Amulets: ...
Picasso marble is very new to the market but has been used by Zuni fetish carvers for some time. A rare dreaming gemstone, it is said to assist a shaman in discovering the cause of past imbalances.
 See also: Jewel, Gemstone, Jewelry, Stone, Metal
  
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