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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.

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Randy Incio ~ Buffalo	David Chavez ~ Moth	Joseph Zunie ~ Pelican	Lance Cheama ~ Bear
Andres Quandelacy ~ Buffalo SOLD	Arnie Calavaza Zuni Carved Antler ~ $280 each ~	Andres Quandelacy ~ Lion	Kent Benteah ~ Snake
Jarvis Bellson ~ Bears	Peter & Dinah Gaspar ~ Bear	Herbert Pincion ~ Swan	Hudson Sandy ~ Rabbit
Vern Nieto ~ Lion	Hudson Sandy ~ Seahorse	Andres Quandelacy ~ Ram	Herbert Him ~ Lizard

Herbert Him ~ Frogs	Clive Hastito ~ Buffalo	Peter & Dinah Gaspar ~ Lion	Brian Yatsattie ~ Badger
Ed Lementino ~ Bear Family	Herbert Him ~ Badger	Derrick Kamasee ~ Mother/baby owl	Arvella Cheama ~ Great Horned Owl
Ed Lementino ~ Wolf mates	Arvilla Cheama ~ Hummingbird	Peter & Dinah Gaspar ~ Frog	Herbert Him Turtle