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Fetishes - Current Stock
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 & Cub on Fours - Zuni Fetish Carving
Cheryl Beyuka
Sodalite (Blue) w Turquoise Bundle
Small-Medium
$95.00
Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni Pueblo, NM Another blue bear from Cheryl. It has a cub at it's side and a bundle holding them together. It is new, not pre-owned. It...
Bear on Fours - Zuni Fetish Carving
Cheryl Beyuka
Sodalite (Blue)
Medium
$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...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Bernard Homer (Jr)
Varisite w Bundle
Medium
$90.00
Bernard Homer, Zuni I'm reasonably certain this would be the work of Bernard Homer, Jr. (As opposed to Sr, who I know is deceased). He is direct lineage from the great...
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...
Bushytail-Wolf/Coyote/Fox
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Picasso Marble
$42.00
Kenny Chavez, Zuni Another stone I liked that Kenny used for this "bushytail" (a generic term used for wolves, coyotes, or fox). I called this one a wolf but it...
Coming Attractions - Aug 2016
Zuni Fetish Carving
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
Zuni Fetish Carving
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
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...