With time honored methods and materials, Oklahoma
artist Keelyn Hamel,
of Native American descent, has
created these
appealing leather fetish using Elk and Deer
hide, some embellished with hand applied glass beading
and feathers and
each filled with items of special interest. The artist includes her own horses' hair in the ponies tails!
Certain meanings and strengths are
attributed to these fetish,
which makes them an inspiration for all to appreciate.
(see "about the artist" at the end of page)
Pony Fetish
Representing power, both physical and spiritual, the body is filled with Sweetgrass, which calls the Spirit to surround you...and sage, to bring blessings & protection.
Small Pony Fetish
FET-SMP
Representing power, both physical and spiritual, the body is filled with Sweetgrass, which calls the Spirit to surround you...and sage, to bring blessings & protection.
approx 2 1/2 x 3 1/2'' + Tail
Comes with description & leather string.
Beading & embellishment will vary.
For custom colors, please inquire.
Colors: bay, chestnut, palomino, buckskin, white, black, paint, appaloosa.
$49.00
Large Pony Fetish
FET-LGP
Representing power, both physical and spiritual, the body is filled with Sweetgrass, which calls the Spirit to surround you...and sage, to bring blessings & protection.
Approx 3 1/2 x 5 1/2" + Tail with additional beading all round the edge $80.00
Salt Cross Fetish
Designed to provide protection from all four directions, the body is especially useful to hold salt, which places a barrier between you & negativity, also to hold bits of herbs, hair or anything meaningful to you
FET-CRS
approx 2 1/2'' plus 7 - 9" of fringe
Comes with description & leather string.
Beading & embellishment will vary.
Representing success, along with prayer, gratitude & praise for that which has been received, the body is filled with Sweetgrass, which calls the Spirit to surround you...and sage, to bring blessings & protection.
FET-BUF
approx 4''
Comes with description & leather string.
Beading & embellishment will vary.
colors: white, brown
$38.00
Spirit Bear Fetish
Representing strength and the art of introspection for seeking answers to accomplish goals & dreams, the body is filled with Sweetgrass, which calls the Spirit to surround you...and sage, to bring blessings & protection.
FET-BER
approx 4''
Comes with description & leather string.
Beading & embellishment will vary.
colors: brown, black, white
$38.00
About the Artist
A descendant of the Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Oklahoma artist Keelyn Hamel
was born in Missoula and raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana.
She found inspiration for her natural gift of art and detail in the animals & spirits
that surrounded her, literally dreaming up her calling by creating these exceptional
and meaningful works of art--her joy in the process touches
the hearts of all who hold them.
