Navajo Fetishes & Carvings
Many Native American tribes carve small animals and figures commonly known as "fetishes". They are made from many natural materials such as ivory, amber, turquoise, antler, shell, alabaster, and onyx. To the Navajo these carvings are believed to have inherited powers - the spiritual soul of the animal or icon it represents, and are able to act as "mediators" between themselves and a higher power. When properly taken care of, they protect and guide their owner. No doubt the first fetishes were carved as "hunting" fetishes, used to ensure a successful hunt. Later, fetishes were carved to bring good fortune, protect households, or assure a plentiful harvest. Still other fetishes were believed to help with treating disease, achieving fertility, bringing rain, and protecting from enemies. They were also many fetishes that were used in tribal ceremonies and rituals to evoke specific "spirits".
The Navajo seem to have a special talent for creating stunningly beautiful fetishes. Today's authentic hand craved Navajo fetishes have evolved into works of art, expressing the artisan's individual style while remaining true to their Navajo heritage.They are viewed as a form of contemporary Native American art, and sold worldwide to collectors. Also, as many interior designers know, displaying several authentic Navajo fetish carvings can be an impressive feature of Southwestern room decor.
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Important Note: The following are auction listings, over which this site has no control with respect to their authenticity as genuine Navajo Fetish carvings. Some may be Navajo "style", which is fine, if that is what you are looking to purchase. Please read the listings carefully then make your own decisions, and buy from reputable sellers with high feedback ratings.
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| Navajo Eagle Fetish by Navajo Carver David Yazzie
$39.95 
Time Left: 2h 24m |
| Navajo White Marble Bear Fetish Heartline Bundle Offering Arvin Toledo 'Healing'
$49.50
Time Left: 3h 10m |
| NAVAJO INDIAN OLD PAWN CARVED CARINATED STERLING SILVER BRACELET CUFF SND JJ
$225.00
Time Left: 3h 49m |
| HUGE NAVAJO BLACK BEAR @MALACHITE FEET FETISH DARLENE ETCITTY
$99.99
Time Left: 8h 58m |
| Shalako carved wood figure by Navajo Indian, Sam Tom
$77.50
Time Left: 10h 54m |
| NAVAJO AMBER & TURQUOIS BEAR FETISH - MODERN
$19.99 Time Left: 1d 3h 4m |
| Turquoise Lizard Navajo Zuni Fetish By Jefferson Howe
$66.00
Time Left: 1d 6h 15m |
| NAVAJO - Indian serpentine wolf w wolf fetish - TURPEN
$70.00
Time Left: 1d 6h 34m |
| NATIVE AMERICAN WOOD CARVED INDIAN NATIVITY SET NAVAJO SOUTHWEST ART WOLFF RayLC
$800.00 $3,200.00
Time Left: 1d 8h 18m |
| Acoma Indian Navajo Woman Sculpture Austin Southwestern
$35.00 $45.00
Time Left: 1d 8h 18m |
| Zuni Navajo Fetish Eagle Jet Turquoise Mother of Pearl Signed David Yazzie
$24.99 Time Left: 1d 10h 2m |
| NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO INDIAN ALABASTER SCULPTURE VICTOR CAMBRIDGE
$59.99
Time Left: 1d 12h 31m |
| Black Marble Sun Face Fetish Bear Carving Navajo M. Yazzie
$92.00
Time Left: 1d 13h 56m |
| Roger Skeet Jr Signed Navajo Indian Fetish Bear Pin Pendant Sterling NR
$74.76 Time Left: 1d 21h 33m |
| Navajo Folk Art Carved Yellow Wooden Chicken Rooster
$25.00 Time Left: 2d 4h 39m |
| Ring Turquoise Hand Carved Stone Beautiful Silver Work Navajo Hallmarked AF
$111.99
Time Left: 2d 4h 53m |
| 2 NICELY CARVED & DETAILED UNUASUAL HAND CARVED NAVAJO KACHINAS BY CE
$15.00 Time Left: 2d 9h 28m |
| 1997 Navajo Covered Pot by M. Shepherd Hand Carved and Painted
$4.95 Time Left: 2d 10h 32m |
