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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.

 

Carved Antler Polar Bears

Arnie Calavaza
Zuni
Carved Antler
~ $280 each ~

David Chavez
David Chavez ~ Moth

Joseph Zunie ~ Pelican
Joseph Zunie ~ Pelican SOLD

Cheryl Beyuka ~ Foxes Cheryl Beyuka ~ Foxes

 

Arvilla Cheama ~ Humingbird

Arvilla Cheama ~ Hummingbird

Jarvis Bellson ~ Bears
Jarvis Bellson ~ Bears


Peter & Dinah Gaspar ~ Bear


Herbert Pincion ~ Swan
Herbert Pincion ~ Swan

Hudson Sandy ~ Rabbit
Hudson Sandy ~ Rabbit SOLD

Vern Nieto
Vern Nieto ~ Lion

Hudson Sandy ~ Seahorse
Hudson Sandy ~ Seahorse

Andres Quandelacy ~ Ram
Andres Quandelacy ~ Ram


Albert Livingston ~ Owl

 


Peter & Dinah
Gaspar ~ Lion

Ed Lementino
Ed Lementino ~ Bear Family
SOLD

Herbert Him ~ medium badger
Herbert Him ~ Badger
SOLD

Ed Lementino ~ Zuni
Ed Lementino ~ Wolf mates

Arvilla Cheama ~ Humingbird
Arvilla Cheama ~ Hummingbird

 

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