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It is in shale formations, on and near the coast in the vicinity of Whitby,
in Yorkshire, England, that the finest jet has always been found and worked. It occurs in
lumps of variable size, often retaining the shape of the branches and twigs of the trees
from which it evolved. There are also other sources of jet. During the days of the Roman
occupation of Britain and up to the present time, it has had a varying degree of popularity,
finding its widest use as mourning jewelry in the middle of the nineteenth century.
Spanish jet found in Aragon, Galicia and also in Austria is harder and
more brittle than English products. Jet from Wurtemberg, Germany, is considered inferior.
Material from El Paso County, Colorado, takes a fine polish, and Wayne County, Utah jet is
generally an inferior quality with many cracks. Deposits also occur at Pictou, Nova Scotia,
Canada but the hardness of the material produced is inferior. The province of Languedoc,
France is another well known source. Jet ornaments have been found in Paleolithic cave
deposits in Switzerland and France and, more importantly and most relevant to this
discussion, among the archeological treasures of the Pueblo Indians of North America.
The eyes and raindrops are inlaid of Sleeping Beauty turquoise and the
fetish is signed E Boone Zuni on the bottom in the normal manner of the artist. Originally
purchased from Four Corners in 2006.
If you would like to read more about the frog's characteristics and attributes click here. And click here to hear "frog" in Shiwi, the language of Zuni.
Video: No, but view other videos here.
Price WAS: $45. | SALE PRICE: $32.
Dimensions: 1 5/16"L x 9/16"T x 15/16"W
Shipping costs: $ 8.50 + depending on your location
Plus state sales tax to Texas residents!
Please keep in mind that we ONLY accept online payments (credit/debit/e-check) via www.paypal.com. You may send your check or money order if you prefer a manual payment. Just alert us to that fact when you place your order. Additionally, please remember that we ship ONLY via USPS. Domestic parcels go via Priority/insured. Foreign parcels can go either Priority International (NO INSURANCE) or via Priority Express (INSURED up to $500.) Shipping prices are determined by the value of your parcel.
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The Zuni Fetish Story
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Zuni Fetish Meanings
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The Zuni Language
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