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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Raven with berry fetish by Calvert Bowannie

$55.00

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 1/4" long, just under 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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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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Turquoise Corn Maiden with tablitas by Claudia Peina

$225.00

Corn maiden fetish by Zuni artist Claudia Peina, made of natural turquoise, with jet inlay and raised coral inlay. It measures just over 1" wide, 3/8" deep, and 2 1/4" tall. This corn maiden is wearing a tablita headdress. 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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Grizzly bear with fish by Andres Quandelacy

$75.00

Grizzly bear with fish in its mouth fetish carving by Andres Quandelacy. The bear is 1/2" by 5/8" wide, 2 1/2" tall, made of serpentine with inlay turquoise eyes, and it has a lot of incised detail on the fur. It has a carved fish in its mouth, made of abalone shell. The bear is a protective fetish and symbolizes healing, strength, power, courage, and adaptability.

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Mountain lion, green serpentine, made by Rosella Lunasee and Loubert Soseeah

$60.00

Mountain lion fetish, made of green serpentine, with inlay turquoise eyes. It is 3/4" tall, 5/8" wide, and 3" long. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artists Rosella Lunasee and Loubert Soseeah, and is signed RL and LS on the bottom.

Mountain lions represent resourcefulness, they are power symbols, aiding hunters in big game. They are said to protect travelers.

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Bear family fetish by Bryston Bowannie

$135.00

Bear family fetish, made by Bryston Bowannie, made of black marble with inlay turquoise eyes. It stands just over 2" tall, 2 1/8" wide, and 1 1/4" deep. It depicts a mother or father bear, with two bear cubs playing on a tree stump. The fur is very detailed and the poses of the cubs are lifelike and show a lot of motion. It is signed BB on the bottom. The image, subject matter, and coloring reminds us of a black forest wood carving.

The bear is one of the most popular fetishes, it symbolizes strength, power, courage, adaptability, and health. Protector from the west.

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Dragonfly fetish by Ruben Najera

$124.00

Dragonfly fetish by Ruben Najera, made of shed antler. It is 2 1/4" tall, 1 1/2" wide, and about 1" deep. The artist's signature is on the bottom, as well as "2018" and "Zuni." The dragonfly is shown in flight, and its curved pose was inspired by the natural shape of the antler.

Dragonfly fetishes are not traditionally used in Zuni religious ceremonies, but they are made to showcase the artist's skill and creativity.

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Large maiden figure made of antler, by Claudia Peina

$575.00

Large maiden fetish by Claudia Peina, made of shed antler, with raised inlay turquoise, coral, and jet. It is 7 1/4" tall, the tallest fetish we have on this site, and 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" wide at the base. Her clothes, hair, and face have carved markings, and there are raised inlay designs on her clothes, boots, necklace, and mouth. For reference, we placed a penny in the photo.

Maiden fetishes represent Zuni women.

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Horse by Andres Quandelacy, black marble

$122.00

Horse fetish by Andres Quandelacy, made of black marble, with inlay turquoise eyes. It is 1 1/4" tall, about 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" long.

Horses represent strength, enlightenment, speed, and are thought to possess healing powers.

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Mountain lion, purple fluorite, by Rosella Lunasee and Loubert Soseeah

$60.00

Mountain lion fetish with tail curved over its back, made of purple fluorite, with inlay turquoise eyes. It is 1 1/4" tall, 1/2" wide, and 2" long. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artists Rosella Lunasee and Loubert Soseeah, and is signed RL and LS on the bottom.

Mountain lions represent resourcefulness, they are power symbols, aiding hunters in big game. They are said to protect travelers.

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