Description Nephrite is a form of jade that is composed of jade and actinolite. It is slightly softer than jadeite (the other form of jade), but tougher than jadeite because nephrite has a denser structure. Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years. It is most valued for its metaphysical properties. It is the ultimate “Dream Stone,” revered in ancient cultures, as well as today. Jade is the stone of calm in the midst of storm and it helps encourage creativity. Fetishes were originally carved by Native American tribes to ceremonially capture the spirit of the animal they represent. They were tied with offerings of shells, stones, or feathers, and were “fed” with corn pollen or other foods as an offering to the spirit of the fetish. The unique character of each American Indian stone carving is due to the variety of the stone or shell, and each is piece is carved by hand. Fetishes are made of many forms and or materials. -Material: Nephrite / Canadian Jade -Treatment: Natural -Shape: Bird -Grade: A -Hole Size: 1.2mm -Size: 21mm x 8mm
