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Fetishes
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.
Bear Family - (Three) on Structure
Diorama
Zuni Fetish Carving
Herbert Him
Turquoise w Coral Eyes
$1,440.00
Herbert Him. Zuni Fetish Carver Special piece with bears front, back, and top by noted carver Herbert Him. This is one 6.2oz substantial piece of turquoise; not something you often see. Many...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Abby Quam
Mexican Onyx
Turquoise Eyes & Heartline
$65.00
Abby Quam, Zuni Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme close-ups. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping Length: 1-13/16" Width: 5/8" Height: 1" Weight: 1.1oz/31gr/0.07lbs Signed: AQ 051020
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ephraim Chavez
Green Serpentine with Turquoise Dot Accents
$48.00
Ephraim Chavez, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Nice curvature to this piece and features the turquoise dot accents found in some of Ephraim's pieces. It shows the influence of Herbert...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Jeff Yunie
Leopard Jasper with Turquoise Eyes
$8.80
Jeff Yunie, Zuni Pueblo This is the cutest little bear and made from nice leopard jasper. This guy looks like a cartoon, absolutely adorable. Jeff is the nephew of Stewart...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Jonas Hustito
Alabaster w Turquoise Eyes
$30.00
Jonas Husito. Zuni Pueblo Fetishes Cute little bear. from Jonas. Part of the extended Husito & Lowsayatee families. Jonas is a cousin of Herb Husito famous for his antler eagles (check...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Brazilian Fluorite-Bi-Color
Sterling Silver
$54.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Kenny does great bears. This one is really unusual as it has the appearance of two different shades of crystalline minerals fused together, but it is natural. It...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Pink Mussel Shell
Sterling Silver
$43.50
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Here's an attractive, iridescent bear made of piece of shell. Almost all of Kenny's pieces have sterling silver accents. Click this link to see what else is...
Bear Standing br>Zuni Fetish Carving
Bennie Bacy
White Marble
Composite Heartline and Bundle with Turquoise Accents
$20.25
Bennie Bacy. Zuni Fetish Carver, New Mexico. Benny likes to make little bears. Part of the extended Natewa, Dallas Quam, and Panteah families of carvers. Remember to check the dimensions-the photos are...
Bear-Dancing on Right Leg
Zuni Fetish Carving
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Antler with Jet. Turquoise, and Coral
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Claudia Peina (Kallestewa). Zuni Fetish Carver. This bear has decorative dots on the front and back of the neck, it stands on it's right leg. I usually carry a variety...
Bushytail-Wolf/Fox/Coyote
Zuni Fetish Carving
Andres Quandelacy
Variscite
Coral Heartline & Eyests
$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...
Cat (Domestic) - Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Wild Horse/Appaloosa &
Sterling Silver Accent
Sold Out - $50.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Fetish Carver Kenny loves doing these domestic house cats. They are instantly recognizable, with slightly canted head/ears and silver collar and eyes. Kenny is a member of the...
Coming Attractions - Aug 2016
New Fetishes Group 1
$0.00
This photo is of a group of 30 fetishes just acquired. Ultimately they will be individually photographed and added to inventory. If you see something you just know you can't...
Coming Attractions - Sept 2016
New Fetishes Group 1
$0.00
This photo is of a group of 22 fetishes just acquired. Ultimately they will be individually photographed and added to inventory. If you see something you just know you can't...
Frog
Zuni Fetish Carving
Cheryl Beyuka
Serpentine
$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...
Frog
Zuni Fetish Carving
Rick Quam
Dolomite with Red Coral Accent
$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...
Frog
Zuni Fetish Carving
Rosella Soseah
Serpentine with Turquoise Accents
Large
$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"...
Frog
Zuni Fetish Carving
Tyrone Poncho
Picasso Marble
$90.00
Tyrone Poncho, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Great frog out of a big piece of polished Picasso Marble. Also has turquoise eyes and coral dots on his back.. Combine purchases to...
Horned Toad
Zuni Fetish Carving
Carl Etsate
Picasso Marble w Turquoise Eyes
$21.60
Carl Etsate - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Here is one of Carl Etsate's specialties, a little horned toad. He is one of the "realistic" Zuni fetish carvers. I love horned...
Horned Toad
Zuni Fetish Carving
Hudson Sandy
Fossil Ivory (Alaska)
Turquoise & Coral Accents
$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...
Horned Toad
Zuni Fetish Carving
Hudson Sandy
Serpentine w Turquoise Eyes
$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...
Horse
Zuni Fetish Carving
Daphne Quam
Serpentine
Turquoise Accent
$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...
Horse
Zuni Fetish Carving
Travis Lasiloo
Marble
Turquoise & Jet Accents
$375.00
Travis Lasiloo, Zuni Pueblo, NM The best horse fetish I've ever seen. Another very special carving from Travis. I'm always amazed at the lack of representation of horses in fetishes, particularly...
Mountain Lion - Zuni Fetish Carving
Andres Quandelacy
Picasso Marble
Tail on Back
Turquoise Heartline
$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...
Rabbit
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ed Lementino
Composite Turquoise
Small
$25.20
Ed Lementino, Zuni Fetish Carver I love Ed's rabbits. This is a very small one. Purists will cry foul at his using composite. My take is, "artist's choice". I like it...
Rabbit
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ed Lementino
Banded Onyx
Medium-Large
$72.00
Ed Lementino, Zuni Fetish Carver Handsome rabbit from Ed. This is a design that Ed repeats, in different sizes, for rabbits. Remember to check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups The...
Rabbit
Zuni Fetish Carving
Lance Cheama
Appaloosa/Wild Horse/Mustang
Turquoise Eyes
$185.00
Lance Cheama. Zuni. Another fabulous rabbit from Lance. Very consistent with the Cheama family style of "realistic" carving. Remember to check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups The photos are...
Ram
Zuni Fetish Carving
Delvin Leekya
Serpentine - Mottled Dark Green
Turquoise Eyes &
Mother of Pearl Hooves
$72.00
Delvin Leekya Zuni Fetish Carver. I don't see rams very often, this guy is awesome. The horns are difficult to capture in the photo but they are well defined....
Roadrunner
Zuni Fetish Carving
Karen Zunie
Serpentine
$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...
Z Bison/Buffalo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ron Laahty
Labradorite
Mother of Pearl Accents
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Ron Laahty, Zuni Fetish Carver This is a special piece. I've had one other buffalo I liked as much. It is marvelously carved from a material that is rarely used,...
Z - Rabbit
Zuni Fetish Carving
Albert Eustace
Turquoise
Large
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Albert Eustace, Zuni Another special piece from Albert. It has terrific animation. This is a large carving. Albert is part of the extended Othole family of carvers. Please check the dimensions-the...
Z Armadillo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Dana Malani
Picasso Marble with Turquoise Eyes
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Dana Malani, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Great little armadillo, nice detail work on the ears and back Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme close-ups. Signed: D...
Z Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Dana Malani
Picasso Marble with Turquoise Eyes
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Dana Malani, Zuni Pueblo This little guy doesn't have the hint of malevolence about it but it does have an oversized head found on many of his pieces. Combine purchases to...
Z Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Karen Zunie
Boulder Turquoise
Coral Eyes
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Karen Zunie, Zuni Karen is an accomplished carver, as is evidenced by this work, and others I carry. She is the ex-wife of Lance Cheama. This badger has inlaid coral eyes....
Z Bear Family - Stacked
Zuni Fetish Carvings
Ed Lementino
Brown Banded Jasper
Shell & Turquoise Bundle
Sold Out - $0.00
Ed Lementino. Zuni Fetish Carver Ed has come to specialize in carving and bundling multiple figures together. This is a mother and baby. This was made in 2011 but was...
Z Bear Family -Standing, Large & Small
Zuni Fetish Carving
Paulette & Farlan Quam
Serpentine
Heishi & Turquoise Accents
Sold Out - $0.00
Paulette & Farlan Quam, Zuni Known for their coiled rattlesnakes, this beautiful double-bear piece was a surprise for me. Nice stone too. There's a lot to see on this really...
Z Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Alvert Lamy
Tagua Nut with Turquoise Eyes
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Alvert Lamy, Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Really cool little bear. This is a "design" I have seen Alvert do before, but this is a particularly well executed piece. Tagua...