
Native
American Fetishes
Fetishes,
or stone carvings representing animals, are common worldwide. Zuni
Pueblo has a long tradition of carving fetishes for religious purposes,
and this is still practiced today. The last century has brought
a shift as the carvings have become more highly sought after by
tourists, collectors and Native people alike. Popular fetish images
symbolize the following amongst the Zuni people: the Eagle represents
inter-relatedness and vision; the Mountain Lion equals
strength; the
Wolf stands for enlightenment; the Badger
symbolizes growth; the Bear means introspection; and
the Mole relates the qualities of
trust and being grounded.
Each
creature has its own qualities and ann individual (Native or non-Native)
might seek to incorporate those qualities into his or her journey in
this life. These fetishes can serve as a reminder or an inspiration
to personal growth, to values that can elude us or fade as we participate
in our modern society.
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