CACTUS & COYOTE ~ Handcrafted Jewelry ~ Earthtones, Southwest & More! by Lakota429

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Where you'll find handcrafted jewelry made with love and care!

Welcome to Cactus and Coyote's lens!! I hope you enjoy browsing ~ I offer handcrafted jewelry with a Native American/Southwest theme. I also offer earth-tone jewels and Swarovski Crystals.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something for every taste...for yourself or for gifts. Each package is wrapped carefully, in gift boxes, and packaged professionally. If you purchase 3 or more items, I'll include a jewelry cleaning cloth at no charge...my gift to you!

Hope you enjoy reading some interesting facts about Native American fetishes. I have many more details linked from my recently updated eBay homepage... www.cactusandcoyote.com It's much more navigation-friendly!!! Come check it out!!

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HEARTFELT THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't begin to thank all of you who have visited, left 'wonderful' blurbs, purchased items and voted for me on my BIG Day! Being "Lens of the Day" was very exciting! A huuuuuuuuge 'THANK YOU' from the bottom of my heart!

I was truly shocked when I opened my e-mail and found mail after mail from Squidoo members! I didn't even know I was "LENS OF THE DAY"!!! What an honor this was!

It has been absolutely great talking with so many of you today (June 12th) via e-mail. I've made many new friends and even learned a thing or two....that certainly can't hurt!! I've been very busy all afternoon and into the evening!

Thanks, too, to Squidoo!!! This has been an awesome experience! Sending much traffic to my eBay store has been a plus. I sure do need the exposure being a small-time store owner. Hey...maybe I'll make it big some day! Now that summer is here and I have a little more time...I'll be adding many more items. Please check back within 2-3 weeks. I also plan on starting my own website soon so.....keep an eye out, world!!!

Thanks again!!!

Smiles,

Annie~

P.S. If you'd like to stay informed as to when I add new items, sign up for my store newsletter. I send out short e-mails bi-weekly, usually. You can sign up on my store homepage @ www.cactusandcoyote.com

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM ME?

Read on for some of my heartfelt reasons!

If you're a returning customer...you know why! If you've never purchased jewelry from me...You're wondering "Why should I buy from Cactus and Coyote"? I want to give you some answers so you can feel comfortable and confident when shopping with me!

First and foremost, I'm fiercely honest!
I enjoy my work therefore put my heart into each and every piece.
I feel my prices are affordable and fair.
I describe each stone and piece as best I can.
I'm a great communicator and will e-mail you back and forth for as long as it takes. For whatever reason.
I have a refund policy.
If you're unhappy, I'll try my hardest to make you happy.
I welcome custom work if you have an idea or need a different size.
I'll go to all ends to find what you want if I don't have it.
SHIPPING IS ONLY 2.50, FIRST CLASS, OR 4.95, PRIORITY MAIL NO MATTER HOW MANY PIECES YOU PURCHASE IN ONE ORDER!!!

What is a Native American Fetish?

Read on for some interesting facts.....

What is a Fetish?

A Fetish is an object which is believed to have magic powers.

American Indians have used Fetishes throughout recorded history; especially the Indians of the Southwest.

Fetishes may be of any form or material. Regardless of the form or material however, a Fetish has one paramount purpose; to assist man against any real or potential problems. The problems can be those of the mind, the body or the universe.

Most Fetishes relate to animals. Most often these animals are animals of prey. They are acknowledged as the most powerful providers in life; so, they are likewise accepted as having the greatest Fetish powers. They are generally admired for their strong hearts. Many believe their strong hearts make them dominant and therefore, survivors; the hunter rather than the hunted.

The Zuni Indians of New Mexico believe strongly in six cardinal guardian Fetishes. Each is symbolic of a direction and has a specific color with which it is associated. The guardian Fetish of the North is the mountain lion (yellow). The South (red) is the badger, the West (Blue) is the bear and the East (white) is the wolf. Additionally, the mole is the guardian of the Nadir of Inner Earth (black) and Zepath (the air) is the eagle (all colored bird forms)

Most Fetishes are made from semi-precious stones, minerals and shells which are of natural beauty that are the gifts that nature has provided us. Many Fetishes are made of malachite, azurite, pipe stone, soap stone, marble, jet, sugilite, turquoise, coral, spiny oyster, amber and several varieties of serpentine.

FETISH DESCRIPTIONS

Now that you know what a fetish is....learn its meaning!

BADGER ~ Protective animal of the South. Aggressiveness, perseverance.
BEAR ~ Protective animal of the West. Strength, introspection, the power of the soul.
BEAVER ~ Builder, strong sense of family and home.
BIRDS ~ Carry prayers to clouds and sky, asking for rain and blessing.
BOBCAT ~ Hunting animal of the South.
BUFFALO ~ Endurance to overcome one's weakness.
CORN MAIDEN ~ Emerged with the Zuni from the Underworld. Brings plentiful harvest.
COYOTE ~ Hunting animal of the West. Trickster, laughter, humor.
DEER ~ Gentleness; the power of gentleness.
EAGLE ~ Protective & hunting animal of the sky. Spirit, a connection with the Divine.
FOX ~ Camouflage, protection.
FROG ~ Invokes the spirit to provide rain in drought areas.
HORSE ~ Along with the Raven, has the possession of healing powers.
MOLE ~ Protective & hunting animal of the underground. Protector of growing crops.
MOUNTAIN LION ~ Protective & hunting animal of the North. Leadership, resourcefulness.
OWL Guardian of the home.
RABBIT ~ Game species help increase the numbers of each animal.
RAM ~ Used to secure an increase of flocks.
RAVEN ~ Along with the Horse has the possession of healing powers.
SNAKE ~ Transmutation life-death, rebirth.
TURTLE ~ Longevity, a symbol of Mother Earth.
WOLF ~ Protective & hunting animal of the East. Teacher, pathfinder on the never-ending journey for survival.
ARMADILLO
FISH
LIZARD
HORNED TOAD
PORCUPINE ~ The above 5 are animals of the Zuni Mythology, but are not usually kept to provide specific benefit of blessing to the owner.

I am constantly in search of new fetishes to put in my creations. At this time I don't have many. My search in cyberworld continues for various Native American artists that can supply me with small fetishes suitable for my type of jewelry making.

Altho many of my fetishes used are handcarved, they are 'not' Native American made. (at the time of this published lens.) Should I use an authentic N.A. fetish, it will be noted in my description. Cost will reflect whether the fetish(es) are genuine or not, also.

As my business grows, I hope to expand to a wider variety. This is just the beginning!!

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I'd love to hear your thoughts about my lens &/or jewelry. Comments, ideas, questions...or just a 'hi'!

SieradenDamsel

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Posted July 16, 2008

KimGiancaterino

I five-starred your beautiful lens a long time ago, and am just dropping by to bestow a Squid Angel Blessing.

Posted July 12, 2008

RinchenChodron

Very well done lens.

Posted July 03, 2008

JamieLucy

Beautiful lens - 5 stars

Posted June 28, 2008

Lakota429

Just want to thank all of you who have signed my guest book...publicly. :) If I haven't gotten to your lens yet...I promise I will. Thanks again for all the kind words. Squidoo and all you Squidooians are wonderful! What a fun place to be! Sincerely, Annie~

Posted June 26, 2008

RebeccaJF

Incredible lens, great information, beautiful jewelry!

Posted June 25, 2008

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Posted June 16, 2008

fledgling

Good job, with great jewelry, which I have always loved myself! keep up the beautiful work, your passion for it shows!

Posted June 14, 2008

hearthealth

The symbolic meanings of the animals were also cool, 5* and faved! Hope you can drop by my art glass lens!

Posted June 13, 2008

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Posted June 08, 2008

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CACTUS & COYOTE ~ Handcrafted Jewelry ~ Earthtones, Southwest & More! by Lakota429

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Where you'll find handcrafted jewelry made with love and care!

Member of SRAJD

HEARTFELT THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!

WHY SHOULD YOU BUY FROM ME?

Read on for some of my heartfelt reasons!

What is a Native American Fetish?

Read on for some interesting facts.....

FETISH DESCRIPTIONS

Now that you know what a fetish is....learn its meaning!

JEWELRY TIP!! A MUST SEE!!!

Featured: BASIC BEADING by Auntie's Beads!!

Karla Kam - Basic Beading

ACTIVE AUCTIONS ON EBAY!

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