{"product_id":"snake-made-of-pipestone-by-jose-espino","title":"Pipestone Snake by Jose Espino","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 1\/4 x 1\/2 x 3\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnake (Chitdola):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnake sheds its skin. This is a powerful symbol of our need to discard old ways, patterns, and perspectives. Snake meaning is that of alchemy, i.e. that which is negative may be transformed into something positive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zuni Fetishes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45615827550369,"sku":"94B","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4977\/3729\/files\/20260107_112433.jpg?v=1768335895","url":"https:\/\/shop.denverartmuseum.org\/products\/snake-made-of-pipestone-by-jose-espino","provider":"The Shops at the Denver Art Museum ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}