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Morado opal is named from the Spanish word for purple Other names include violet flame opal, Mexican grape opal, and Mexican purple opal. Its completely natural body color goes from a deep, entrancing plum to a lavender marbled with patches of white. This common opal is named after the city near where it was mined - please see the map. It is from a limited find in the Mexican state of Zacatecas in central Mexico, this picturesque opal will make a colorful addition to your collection. These regally colored gems are a unique member of the opal family, owing their coloring to the presence of fluorite as well as quartz. Morado opalgems are also a bit more durable than most pals due to the quartz content and lower water amounts within their crystals. A testament to the individuality of opals, Morado opal is sure to create an instant sensation in your Zuni fetish cabinet. Loren is an extended member of the Othole family of carvers according to McManis. He is the son of Jeffrey Tsalabutie (d.) and the nephew of Jerome. He is also one of the recipients of the teachings, the experiences and the carving knowledge of Gibbs Othole. Gibbs has passed on his incredible carving expertise with the many different members of his extended family and educated them on the characteristics of the many stones that are utilized and inlaid by the fetish carvers and the jewelers of the Pueblo. Jeffrey, Clayton and Dee Edaakie, Alonzo and Jerome Esalio, Jerome and Jeff Tsalabutie (d.), Saville, Tracy and Brion Hattie, Albert Eustace, Alvin Calavaza and Burt Awelagte have all benefitted by that knowledge and experience. Along with Loren, these younger carvers exhibit the minimalistic and sleek modern lines of Gibbs and his world class Zuni sculptures and fetish carvings. The eyes of the rabbit are inlaid of Sleeping Beauty turquoise and the fetish is unsigned, perhaps due to the hardness of the quartz. A beautiful minimalistic carving that is created from a quality chunk of Mexican Morado opal. Be sure to add it to your this buck rabbit to your Zuni fetish warren!
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The Zuni Fetish Story
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Zuni Fetish Meanings
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