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Zuni Fetishes

We have a large selection of new Zuni Indian fetishes.
Please call 520.881.2112 if you're searching for an item not shown here.
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.


Red marble bighorn sheep by Andres Quandelacy

$110.00

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Native American Zuni fetish carving of a bighorn sheep, made of a red marble with coral inlay eyes and heart line design. 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.


Measurements: It is 2 1/4" wide, 1 3/8" tall, and 1/2" deep at the widest part (horns).

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Raven with berry fetish by Calvert Bowannie

$75.00

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. 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.


Measurements: 1 1/2" long, 1" wide (wing to wing), and 1 5/8" tall.

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Lizard fetish by Bernie Laselute, Picasso marble

$75.00

Lizard fetish by Zuni artist Bernie Laselute, made of Picasso marble, with turquoise inlay eyes. Artist's name is carved on the bottom.


Lizards are quick, agile, and survivors, and a symbol of the desert.


Measurements: 2 1/4" wide, 5/8" tall, and 7/8" deep

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Black marble elephant by Calvert Bowannie

$72.00

Elephant fetish by Calvert Bowannie, made of black marble, with inlay turquoise eyes. Signed on the bottom. Carving of elephant might vary slightly from the photo.


Elephants are not used in Zuni religious ceremonies, but they are one of the animals from around the world that Zuni fetish carvers make, to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, and skill. Elephants are said to have good memories.


Measurements: It is 1 1/4" tall, 2 1/2" long, and 3/4" wide.

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Horned toad fetish by Bernie Laselute

$65.00

Horned toad Zuni fetish, made by Bernie Laselute, made of Picasso marble with inlay turquoise eyes. Native American made. It has great detail, especially in the face, and it is signed "B Laselute" on the bottom.


Horned toads represent self-reliance and longevity. They protect ancestral bounty and they are the protectors from lightning. Referred to as Grandfather.


Measurements:  It is 5/8" tall, 1 1/2" wide, and 3/4" deep.

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Javelina fetish, Picasso marble, by Bernie Laselute

$72.00

Javelina fetishes by Bernie Laselute, made of Picasso marble with inlay turquoise eyes. This is his representation of the southwestern Javelina. Love this stance on this little javelina.


Colors vary from photos.


Javelinas are not used in Zuni religious ceremonies, but they are one of the animals from around the world that Zuni fetish carvers make, to showcase their creativity, ingenuity, and skill.


Measurements: It measures 2 wide, 5/8" deep, and 1" tall.

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Skunk fetish by Calvert Bowannie, black marble and mother of pearl

$65.00

Skunk fetish by Zuni artist Calvert Bowannie, made of black marble, with inlay mother of pearl for the white markings, and inlay turquoise eyes. 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.


Measurements: It measures 2" long, 3/4" tall, and just over 1/2" wide.

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Big mouth bass fetish by Bernie Laselute, Picasso marble

$68.00

Zuni fetish carving of a big mouth bass, hand carved from Picasso marble, with inlay turquoise eyes. Native American Made. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Bernie Laselute, and it is signed on the bottom. Great movement to the fish, and a funny piece of fisherman humor. Colors may vary slightly from photo.


Big mouth bass are not a traditional Zuni fetish, but fish in general are an important symbol to the Zuni for their association with water, which is essential for all life on earth.


Measurements:  It is 1 7/8" wide, 1" tall, and 3/4" deep.

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Moose fetish by Andres Quandelacy, turquoise

$115.00

Zuni moose fetish, made of turquoise with inlay coral eyes. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Andres Quandelacy, who is part of a famous family of Zuni carvers going back many generations. This is a fabulous carving and a good example of his style.


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


Measurements:  1 7/8"wide, 1 1/8" tall, and 1/4" deep at the widest part

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Ladybug fetish by Georgia Quam, black and red marble

$36.00

Zuni ladybug fetish, made of red and black marble, with inlay turquoise eyes and black inlay dots. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Georgia Quandelacy. 


Ladybugs are a token of good luck, and while they are not used in traditional Zuni religious ceremonies, Zuni carvers make ladybugs to showcase their ingenuity and skill.


Measurements: It is 1" wide by 5/8" deep, and about 1/4" tall.

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Pig fetish by Enrike Leekya, Picasso marble

$75.00

Zuni pig fetish, by artist Enrike Leekya, made of Picasso marble with turquoise snout and hooves, and inlay turquoise eyes. Artist's signature is on the bottom.


Fetishes of domesticated animals like goats are used to protect their herds and flocks from disease, injury, and death, or to help increase the numbers of their animals.


Measurements:  It is 1 3/4" tall, 2 5/8" wide, and 1 1/4" deep.

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Turtle fetish by Andrew Quam, jet and turquoise

$75.00

Zuni turtle fetish, made of black jet with inlay turquoise, coral, and mother of pearl. It has raised dot inlay coral on the shell and eyes. Native American Made. This fetish was handmade by Zuni artist Andrew Quam, and is signed on the bottom.


Turtles represent longevity, are a rain-bringing fetish, and serve as links to the Zuni ancestors.


Measurements: It is 1" wide, 1 3/8" long, and 3/8" tall.

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Fetishes - Bears
Fetishes - Frogs
Fetishes - Water
Fetishes - Domestic Animals
Fetishes - birds
Fetishes - Buffalo
Fetishes - bugs and spiders
Fetishes - horses
Fetishes - turtles
Fetishes - lizards and snakes
Fetishes - Corn Maidens and Human Figures
Fetishes - Miscellaneous

Fetishes

Double sided corn maiden by Chad Quandelacy
$105.00
$105.00
Frog fetish by Ricky Laahty, serpentine
$170.00
$170.00
Frog fetish By Eddington Hannaweeke
$125.00
$125.00
White raven with berry in its mouth, by Calvert Bowannie,
$75.00
$75.00
Wolf pair fetish by Jayne Quam, marble and dolomite
$70.00
$70.00
Eagle fetish by Bryston Bowannie, carved shell with turquoise
$70.00
$70.00
Double sided corn maiden by Vicky Quandelacy, mother of pearl
$180.00
$180.00
Mouse fetish by Michael Coble
$84.00
$84.00
Mountain Lion fetish by Rosella Lunasee and Loubert Soseeah
$65.00
$65.00
Chicken or rooster fetish by Enrike Leekya, serpentine
$105.00
$105.00
Penguin fetish by Ruben Najera, shed antler
$45.00
$45.00
Javelina fetish, Picasso marble, by Bernie Laselute
$72.00
$72.00
Pig fetish by Enrike Leekya, Picasso marble
$75.00
$75.00
Lizard fetish by Bernie Laselute, Picasso marble
$75.00
$75.00
Black marble elephant by Calvert Bowannie
$72.00
$72.00
Horned toad fetish by Bernie Laselute
$65.00
$65.00
Skunk fetish by Calvert Bowannie, black marble and mother of pearl
$65.00
$65.00
Big mouth bass fetish by Bernie Laselute, Picasso marble
$68.00
$68.00
Moose fetish by Andres Quandelacy, turquoise
$115.00
$115.00
Horse fetish by Rosella Lunasee, rose quartz
$68.00
$68.00
Ladybug fetish by Georgia Quam, black and red marble
$36.00
$36.00
Turtle fetish by Andrew Quam, jet and turquoise
$75.00
$75.00
Pig fetish by Bernie Laselute
$68.00
$68.00
Raven with berry fetish by Calvert Bowannie
$75.00
$75.00
Red marble bighorn sheep by Andres Quandelacy
$110.00
$110.00

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Spider fetish by Michael Coble, serpentine
$75.00
$75.00
Frog fetish by Michael Coble, serpentine
$90.00
$90.00
Horned toad fetish by Ben Kaamasee
$82.00
$82.00
Killer whale/orca fetish by Calvert Bowannie
$62.00
$62.00
Squirrel fetish by Ruben Najera
$47.00
$47.00
Owl fetish by Eddington Hannaweeke
$96.00
$96.00
Penguin fetish by Calvert Bowannie, black marble and mother of pearl
$65.00
$65.00
Buffalo fetish by Enrike Leekya, Picasso Marble with turquoise
$85.00
$85.00
Bear fetish by Jayne Quam
$112.00
$112.00
Bear fetish by Vernon Lunasee
$60.00
$60.00
Bunny rabbit fetish by Sedrick Banteah
$55.00
$55.00
Frog fetish by Enrike Leekya, tigilite with turquoise
$75.00
$75.00
Bear fetish holding fish by Andres Quandelacy, turquoise and coral
$125.00
$125.00
Zuni alligator or crocodile fetish, Picasso marble, made in 1990s
$48.00
$48.00
Bear fetish by Stewart Quandelacy, Demin Lapius
$190.00
$190.00
Snake fetish by Michael Coble, marble
$95.00
$95.00
Sea turtle fetish, by Rosella Lunasee
$65.00
$65.00
Zuni dinosaur fetish, white serpentine, by Zuni artist, Marvelita Phillips
$42.00
$42.00
Buffalo fetish by Lynn Quam, green-yellow serpentine stone
$125.00
$125.00
Cat fetish by Rosella Lunasee, alabaster
$82.00
$82.00
Horse fetish by Vivella Cheama, white serpentine
$180.00
$180.00
Zuni Giraffe fetish by Enrike Leekya
$98.00
$98.00
Beaver fetish by Corwin Yamutewa, white marble
$180.00
$180.00
Corn maiden fetish by Claudia Peina, shed antler
$230.00
$230.00
Dancing bear fetish by Claudia Peina, shed antler
$62.00
$62.00
Owl fetish by Enrike Leekya, Picasso Marble with jet
$98.00
$98.00
Horse fetish by Enrike Leekya, picasso marble
$105.00
$105.00
Rare large size of a Ricky Laahty frog fetish
$2,200.00
$2,200.00
Frog fetish by Chase Weekoty, pink marble
$95.00
$95.00
Frog fetish by Michael Coble, green serpentine
$75.00
$75.00
Inlay bear fetish style sculpture/fetish, 1980s
$1,200.00
$1,200.00
Kewa Pueblo inlay shell bird or eagle fetish
$550.00
$550.00
Kewa Pueblo inlay shell
$750.00
$750.00
Skunk fetish by Bernie Laselute, Zebra marble
$62.00
$62.00
Black Bear fetish by Calvert Bowannie, jet and turquoise
$60.00
$60.00
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