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.

Dolomite pig by Stanton Hannaweeke

$0.00

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Native American Zuni fetish carving of a pig, made of dolomite, with turquoise inlay eyes. It is 1 1/4" long, 1/2" tall, and just over 1/2" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Stanton Hannaweeke. Pig fetishes are not used in Zuni religious traditions, but they are an example of the carvers' ingenuity, skill, and adaptability.

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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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Tarantula/spider by Michael Coble

$45.00

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Native American Zuni fetish carving of a spider or tarantula, made of jet with turquoise inlay eyes. It is 1 1/2" long, 1/2" tall, and 1" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Michael Coble. Spider fetishes are not traditionally used in Zuni religious ceremonies, but they are an example of the Zuni carvers' creativity and skill.

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Bear fetish by Herbert Hustito

$45.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a bear, made of black jet, with a turquoise bundle, and turquoise inlay eyes. Measures about 2 1/4" long, 7/8" wide, and 1 1/4" tall. Handmade by Zuni artist Herbert Hustito, signed on the bottom. The bear is a protective fetish and symbolizes healing, strength, power, courage, and adaptability.

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Raven with berry fetish by Calvert Bowannie

$75.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a 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 3/8" 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.

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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, 3/8" 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

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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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Corn Maiden fetish by Gabriel Sice

$68.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a Corn Maiden, made of antler, with turquoise, jet, and coral inlay. It is about 1/2" x 1/4" wide at the base, and 1 5/8" tall. Very intricately detailed hair, face, and dress. Made by Zuni artist Gabriel Sice. 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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Bird fetish by Donavan Laiwakete

$27.50

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a bird, made of white marble, with turquoise inlay eyes and jet inlay on the wings. It is 2 1/4" long, 3/4" tall, and 3/4" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Donavan Laiwakete, and it is signed on the bottom. Bird fetishes were thought to carry prayers to the sky asking for rain and blessings.

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Dancing bear fetish by Claudia Peina

$55.00

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Native American Zuni fetish carving of a dancing/singing bear, made of antler. It is 1 3/4" wide, 1/2" deep, and 2" tall. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Claudia Peina, and is signed on the bottom. The bear is a protective fetish and symbolizes strength, power, courage, health and healing, and adaptability.

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Horned toad fetish by Sedrick Banteah

$45.00

Native American Zuni fetish carving of a horned toad, made of Picasso marble, with turquoise inlay eyes. It is 2" long, 1/4" tall, and about 1" wide. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Sedrick Banteah, and is signed on the bottom. Horned toads represent self-reliance and longevity. They protect ancestral bounty and they are the protectors from lightning. They are referred to as Grandfather.

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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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