This dreamy dragonfly was carved by Danette Laate from picture jasper with turquoise inlaid eyes and 10 dots on the wings. The wings and body are delicately detailed. Our favorite part of this lovely carving is the streak of another transparent mineral, perhaps calcite or quartz.

Size: .125" H x 1.75" L x 1.5" W

Dragonflies have different, yet similar meanings throughout Native America. In Zuni, they are messengers between this world and the next and are related to the coming rains and corn. In other tribes they are strong protectors, as dragonflies are one of the very few creatures that can fight while flying backwards. They are known to watch our backs and offer protection. Their symbol is a vertical line with two horizontal bars, and can be seen on war shirts, shields and painted on horses going into battle.

Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.