Zuni Fetishes were historically small animals carved of natural materials. Each animal and color had a specific significance and were used as a kind of religious talisman. Zuni mythology placed particular importance on mountain lions, bears, badgers, wolves, eagles, moles, and bobcats.
Due to the expense and lack of availability of many of the traditional materials, artists are now using a wide variety of both non-standard natural and many synthetic materials.
For those outside the Zuni traditions, the fetishes are viewed more as artwork but for many Zuni, they still carry greater meaning.
I have several hundred fetishes on hand that need to be photographed and posted.
$72.00
Saville Hattie (Deceased), Zuni Saville was a member of the extended Othole carving family. This badger has inlaid turquoise eyes. Carved circa 2011. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free...
$54.00
Shawn Weebothee, Zuni Not sure of Shawwn's family associations. . TI like this badger's shape. It has inlaid turquoise eyes and has inscribed "fur" on the back. Carved circa 2011....
$108.00
Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni Pueblo, NM Handsome blue bear from Cheryl. It is new, not pre-owned. It was carved and purchased in 2017. To the Zuni, the bear is the second most powerful...
$45.00
David Chavez, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Well formed and features turquoise dot accents. This was carved in 2016. Amazingly, it appears to be made of Kalahari sugilite, which was more available at...
$81.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Kenny does great bears. This features leopard jasper, which never fails to please. Almost all of Kenny's pieces have sterling silver accents. Click this link to see...
$38.40
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Kenny does great bears. Like another, posted recently, this features Picasso marble. This one is smaller. Almost all of Kenny's pieces have sterling silver accents. I'm posting...
$52.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Kenny does great bears. This features Picasso marble. Almost all of Kenny's pieces have sterling silver accents. I apologize, after posting, I noticed I hadn't polished the...
$54.00
Danette Laate, Zuni Fetish Carver What a cute little bear. The symbolism of the split forehead on the sunface represents sunrise and sunset. Danette is the wife of David Chavez....
$39.60
Alvert Lamy , Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Nice Beaver. Alfred does a lot of beavers and bears in tagua nuts as their bodies work well with the shape of the nuts. ...
$180.00
Jon Quam This is special. It took a lot of precise work. Any slip-up and the whole thing could have gone down the tubes. He clearly started with the bird...
$39.60
Craig Haloo, Zuni Fetish Carver Classic, signature owl of Craig with turquoise eyes. This is new, it has been in storage for ten years. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are...
$15.40
Craig Haloo, Zuni Fetish Carver Classic, signature owl of Craig with turquoise eyes. This is new, it has been in storage for ten years. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme...
$15.40
Craig Haloo, Zuni Fetish Carver Classic, signature owl of Craig with turquoise eyes. This is new, it has been in storage for ten years. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme...
$162.00
Karen Zunie, Zuni Great roadrunner! Karen is the ex-wife of Lance Cheama (they married in late 1980's and split in early 2000's). She used to help Lance with his work...
$64.80
C&A Panteah, Clayton & Abby Quam Panteah I LOVE when I find something a bit out of the ordinary. Here's a beautiful swan. This was done in 2016. Clayton and...
$48.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni A handsome "bushytail" (a generic term used for wolves, coyotes, or fox). It features Kenny's signature sterling inlay. Click this link to see what else is available...
$86.40
Lena Boone, Zuni (1946 - ) Well executed, "tail up" "bushytail" (a generic term used for wolves, coyotes, or fox). She has finished the piece with a high polish. This...
$108.00
Andres Quandelacy's work is instantly recognizable to those familiar with it. He is particularly noted for profiled mountain lions with the tail curled on the back, "bushytails", and bears, all with...
$81.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Kenny has very distinct fetishes. You usually can tell something is his by shape and/or the inclusion of sterling silver accents. This features leopard jasper. I added...
$72.00
Daphne Neha, Zuni Nice Coyote. Turquoise eyes. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Please check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups Signed: D.R. (in script) Length (Depth): 1-7/8"...
$121.50
Derrick Kaamasee Zuni Fetish Carver Like most of Derrick's work, there is great attention to detail. It feature an eagle with one eaglet chick at the feet. This was made...
$243.00
Destry Siutza, Zuni Fetish Carver Another impressive piece from Destry, carved from a huge chunk of MOP. It has multiple areas of focus and terrific detail. One of the most prominent...
$72.00
Rosella Soseah Zuni Great cat of unique piece of Rhodochrosite. Turquoise eyes. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Please check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups Signed: ? Z Signed...
$90.00
Ronnie Lunasee, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Another eagle from Ronnie that looks like an Art Deco design. This one is smaller. I like how he was able to utilize...
$90.00
Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA It may not be easy being green but, this sure is a cute frog. I usually end up picking out Cheryl's mountain lions...
$35.00
Rick Quam - Zuni Pueblo, Zuni, New Mexico This is a really pretty piece of Dolomite and an adorable frog with coral eyes. Remember to check the dimensions - the...
$90.00
Rosella Soseah, Zuni Great, big frog, well executed. Turquoise eyes. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Please check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups Signed: RL LS Length (Depth): 2"...
$90.00
Tyrone Poncho, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Really nice frog out of a big piece of polished Picasso Marble. Also has turquoise eyes and coral dots on his back.. Combine purchases...
$172.00
Hudson Sandy - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA This is a great piece. Beautiful work by master carver, Hudson Sandy. I'm a sucker for his work and that of family...
$162.00
Hudson Sandy - Zuni Pueblo Serpentine carving with coral & turquoise inlay. Hudson Sandy is one of the best "realistic" Zuni fetish carvers working today. His detail and finishing are...
$75.60
Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni Fetish Artist - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Bernard is part of the extended Mahooty, Lasiloo, Laiwakete families of carvers. Like most things I am posting right...
$72.00
Daphne Quam, Zuni A nice horse carved from an unusual piece of serpentine. Daphne is married to Leland Boone (whose initials also appear on the piece. I am always looking for...
$68.00
Rosella & Loubert Soseah Zuni Nice stone and well carved Turquoise eyes. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Please check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups Signed: ? Z Signed...
$130.00
Andres Quandelacy, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Andres Quandelacy's work is instantly recognizable to those familiar with it. He is particularly noted for profiled mountain lions with the tail curled on...
$168.00
Clissa Martin, Zuni Here's a REALLY unique piece. This is a life-sized mouse (actually it's a bit larger than life). It's terrifically well executed. I thought the tail was glued on,...
$63.00
Stanton Hanneweeke - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Stanton specializes in pigs. His work is unmistakable. Stanton's father is known for his bear fetishes and uncle Thomas is a famous Zuni...