Fetishes

Zuni Fetishes

We have a large selection of new Zuni Indian fetishes.
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The following fetishes are from Zuni, New Mexico. They are all individual carved from stone, shell, glass ,etc. Below is just a sampling of what we carry. If you are looking for a specific animal or artist please contact us.

Smokey the Bear by Carlton Etsate

$90.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of Smokey the Bear, made of mixed stones, with silver for the shovel. It is 2 1/4" tall, about 3/4" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Carlton Etsate and is signed on the bottom.

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Turquoise bighorn sheep by Andres Quandelacy

$105.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a bighorn sheep, made of turquoise with coral inlay eyes and heart line design. It is 1 3/4" long, 1" tall, and just over 1/2" wide at the widest part (horns). This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Andres Quandelacy. Each fetish is handmade, and the color of the turquoise may vary slightly from the picture.

Bighorn sheep are a game animal to the Zuni, and these fetishes are carved to help in hunting these animals for food and clothing.

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Raven with berry fetish by Calvert Bowannie

$75.00

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Native American Zuni fetish carving of a raven or crow with a berry in its mouth, made of black marble with turquoise inlay eyes and a coral berry. It is 1 3/8" long, 1" wide (wing to wing), and 1 1/2" tall. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Calvert Bowannie and is signed on the bottom.

Bird fetishes were thought to carry prayers to the sky asking for rain and blessings. Ravens represent magic, they are the messengers of the great mystery, and they are tricksters but without the negative characteristics.

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Incised turtle fetish by Jonathan Natewa

$60.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a turtle, made of black marble, with incised designs on the back, with turquoise on its back, and turquoise eyes. It is 2 3/8" long, 1 1/2" wide, 1/4" tall. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Jonathan Natewa. Turtles represent longevity, are a rain-bringing fetish, and serve as links to the Zuni ancestors.

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Horse fetish with inlay by Emery Boone

$105.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a horse, made of black jet, with turquoise inlay eyes, a coral and turquoise inlay heart line on one side, and an inlay rain cloud on the other side with turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl. It is 2 3/4" long, 2 1/2" tall, and about 5/8" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Emery Boone, and is signed on the bottom of the hooves. Horses represent strength, enlightenment, speed, and are thought to possess healing powers. The rain cloud is a sacred symbol to the Zuni, and the heart line gives the fetish medicinal powers and connects us to the spirit of the animal.

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Frog fetish by Hayes Leekya

$64.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a frog, made of serpentine, with turquoise inlay eyes and spots on its body. It is 1 1/4" wide, 1" deep, and 1 3/4" tall. Made by Zuni artist Hayes Leekya, and signed on the bottom. Frogs represent fertility and abundance, and they bring the rain, which is important to all life on earth.

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Bighorn sheep fetish by Andres Quandelacy, mother of pearl

$122.00

Bighorn sheep/ram fetish by Zuni artist Andres Quandelacy, made of mother of pearl, with inlay turquoise eyes and heart line. It measures just over 2" long, just over 1/4" wide, and 1" tall. Bighorn sheep are a game animal to the Zuni, and these fetishes are carved to help in hunting these animals for food and clothing. The mother of pearl depicts it as a white bighorn sheep, which is rare.

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Turquoise corn maiden fetish by Sandra Quandelacy

$150.00

Corn maiden fetish by Zuni artist Sandra Quandelacy, made of natural turquoise, with jet inlay and raised coral inlay. It measures just over 3/4" wide, 5/8" deep, and 2 1/2" tall. Very intricate carving, especially the hair and clothing, and a beautiful piece of turquoise. The Corn Maiden helps to bring a healthy corn crop (abundance), which is an important source of food to the Zuni.

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Lizard fetish by Bernie Laselute, Picasso marble

$90.00

Lizard fetish by Zuni artist Bernie Laselute, made of Picasso marble, with turquoise inlay eyes. Measures 3" long, 1/2" tall, and 7/8" wide at the widest part. Artist's name is carved on the bottom. Lizards are quick, agile, and survivors, and a symbol of the desert.

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Skunk fetish by Bremette Epaloose

$60.00

Skunk fetish by Zuni artist Bremette Epaloose, made of black marble, with incised markings. It measures 2 1/4" long, just over 1" tall, and 5/8" wide. Artist's name is signed on the bottom. Skunk carvings are not used in Zuni religious traditions, but the artists like to carve all different animals as a challenge, and as an example of the carvers' ingenuity, skill, and adaptability.

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Mole fetish by Bremette Epaloose

$44.00

Mole fetish by Zuni artist Bremette Epaloose, made of black marble. It measures 2" long, 1/2" tall, and almost 1" wide. Artist's initials are signed on the bottom. Moles are the protectors and hunters of the underground, and they amplify the connection with the earth.

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Wolf pair fetish by Jayne Quam

$105.00

Wolf pair fetish by Zuni artist Jayne Quam. It measures 3 3/8" long, 3/4" tall, and just over 1" wide. One wolf is made of black marble with white veining, the other is serpentine, and both have inlay turquoise eyes. There is a medicine bundle tying the two together, with a mother of pearl arrowhead and turquoise and coral beads. The medicine bundle is an offering given in gratitude to the animal's spirit, and is said to further empower the fetish animal.

Wolves are teachers, family-oriented, pathfinders, and are said to mate for life, so they are a good gift for weddings, anniversaries, and couples.

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