WORDPRESS WEEKLY PHOTO CHALLENGE: RARE
I believe you can call these rare since they are each a “one-of-a-kind.” The photographs are macros, shot outside in bright sunlight. Both are carved from deer antler. The larger of the two fetishes represents a wolf; the smaller, a badger.
The wolf stands not quite two inches tall including the base. The badger is approximately an inch. I have never lost my wonder at the amount of detail in these diminutive pieces. Both carvings are by Native American craftsmen.
I do not have the paperwork they came with. If I could, I would credit the carvers by name. If anyone recognizes the workmanship, please let me know. I believe both of the carvers were Navajo. But I could be remembering wrongly. I bought these more than a decade ago. A lot of life has flowed past since.
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CORN MAIDENS AND A BEAR – Marilyn Armstrong 
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They do look authentic, Marilyn. That was my first impression – they were the work of a native American. They are a fine works of art.
Leslie
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They are definitely authentic. I just lost the paper which tell me the details. They are not, however, in any way religiously iconic. They could be with appropriate blessings and ceremonies, but are not.
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You could tell. That was my first impression.
Leslie
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Those a very cool! I especially love the wolf!
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a/are…. geez, my brain to fingers connection must be on the fritz again….
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I’ve been losing the ends of words too. It must be contagious. I get through the first letter or two and then, phoosh … nothing at the end. Brain death? Or sticky keyboard? Or those too-long fingernails again.
I have a whole cabinet full of these wonderful little carvings. They are very tiny, so a bit challenging to photograph, especially without lights.
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Wonderful little sculptures.
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Thank you. I used to collect Native American fetishes. Now, I just enjoy them. I am amazed at the skill involved in this work. It is definitely rare.
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I’m also amazed by the sculptures some
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Like them very much, very shiny and neatly done and well carved – from whose bone?
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Deer antler, as far as I know. I have others made from stone including marble, turquoise, and alabaster. Stone is more difficult to work on and more expensive. But really beautiful. I have a nice little collection.
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“The Wolf and The Badger” — I’m ready for it.
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