Navajo
19th century
1 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Provenance: Sherwoods Spirit of America, Beverly Hills, CA
This carved stone fetish in the form of a horse dates to the 19th century and originates from the Navajo tradition. The horse was introduced to the Southwest through Spanish contact and became central to Navajo cultural and economic life; its appearance as a fetish subject reflects the animal's integration into Navajo ceremonial and symbolic thought. The piece comes from Sherwoods Spirit of America, the Beverly Hills gallery long known for its holdings in historic Native American material.
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Navajo
19th century
1 3/4" x 1 1/8"
Provenance: Sherwoods Spirit of America, Beverly Hills, CA
This carved stone fetish in the form of a horse dates to the 19th century and originates from the Navajo tradition. The horse was introduced to the Southwest through Spanish contact and became central to Navajo cultural and economic life; its appearance as a fetish subject reflects the animal's integration into Navajo ceremonial and symbolic thought. The piece comes from Sherwoods Spirit of America, the Beverly Hills gallery long known for its holdings in historic Native American material.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
