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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.
Armadillo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Dana Malani
Picasso Marble with Turquoise Eyes
$75.00
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...
Bear Family - (Three) on Structure
Zuni Fetish Carving
Herbert Him
Turquoise w Coral Eyes
$1,440.00
Herbert Him. Zuni Fetish Carver Special piece with bears front, back, and on top by noted carver Herbert Him from one piece of turquoise. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos...
Bear Family - Stacked
Zuni Fetish Carvings
Ed Lementino
Brown Banded Jasper
Shell & Turquoise Bundle
Sold Out - $49.00
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...
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
Jamie Homer
Sodalite w Bundle
Medium-Small
$38.00
Jamie Homer, Zuni I'm not sure of Jamie's lineage but I suspect he is part of the younger generation of the Leekya Deyuse family. This style of this bear falls...
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 on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Paulette & Farlan Quam
Picasso Marble
Medium-Large
$98.00
Paulette & Farlan Quam, Zuni Another beautiful good-sized bear out of a nice piece of an unusual picasso marble. Paulette and Farlan are husband and wife and well known for their coiled...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Paulette & Farlan Quam
Sodalite
Medium-Large
$82.50
Paulette & Farlan Quam, Zuni Like all their work, this is a well-formed bear out of a nice piece of sodalite. This husband and wife team are well known for their...
Bear-Dancing on Right Leg
Zuni Fetish Carving
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Antler with Jet. Turquoise, and Coral
$64.80
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...
Bear-Dancing
Zuni Fetish Carving
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Antler, Jet, Coral, & Turquoise
Happy Bear on Left Leg
Large
$324.00
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa). Zuni Fetish Carver. Wow, this is a large bear. It features the same hallmarks as her smaller bears, the scale is larger. I photographed this standing on...
Bear-Singing on Left Leg
Zuni Fetish Carving
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Antler with Jet
$64.80
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa). Zuni Fetish Carver. This bear is unadorned with any "decorations", it stands on it's left leg. I usually carry a variety of her bears from very small...
Bear-Standing
Zuni Fetish Carving
Michael Lasiloo
Boulder Turquoise
Coral & Lapis Accents
$108.00
Michael Lasiloo, Zuni Fetish Carver Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme close-ups. Signed: ML Zuni Length: 1-1/8" Width: 7/8" Height: 1-3/4" Weight: 1.1oz/30gr/0.066lbs P071518
Bison-Buffalo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Jonas Hustito
Alabaster w Turquoise Eyes
$38.00
Jonas Husito. Zuni Pueblo Fetishes Great , small white buffalo. Part of the extended Husito & Lowsayatee families. Jonas is a cousin of Herb Husito famous for his antler eagles (check...
Bison/Buffalo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ron Laahty
Labradorite
Mother of Pearl Accents
Sold Out - $238.00
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,...
Bushytail-Wolf/Fox/Coyote
Zuni Fetish Carving
Bernard Laiwakete
Turquoise
Coral Accents
$72.00
Bernard Laiwakete. Zuni, New Mexico Nice Coyote from Bernard. I'm digging into untouched inventory. This was from 2011. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme close-ups. Length: 1-1/2"...
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
$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...
Eagle - Small- Zuni Fetish Carving
Chris Peina
Pipestone with Turquoise Eyes
$33.00
Chris Peina, Zuni Well executed eagle for very reasonable price. Remember to check the dimensions - the photos are extreme close-ups Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping Signed: CP...
Fish - Two Stacked
Zuni Fetish Carving
Hudson Sandy
Picasso Marble w Turquoise & Jet Eyes
$234.00
Hudson Sandy - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, USA Hudson Sandy is one of the best "realistic" carvers working today. When I can get his work, I will buy whatever he...
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
Emery Boone
Jet, Turquoise,
White Mother of Pearl, & Coral
$58.00
Emery Boone, Zuni Pueblo This flat jet frog with turquoise rain cloud inlay is a signature style of Boone's, very cute. Please check the dimensions - the photos are extreme...
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
$182.00
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
$135.00
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...
Horned Toads (Two Stacked)
Zuni Fetish Carving
Ben Kaamasee
Serpentine w Turquoise Accents
$175.00
Ben Kaamasee, Zuni This is the most elaborate of several works I picked up by Ben. They are the first of his work that I've had. This is took a lot of...
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...