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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...
Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Dana Malani
Picasso Marble with Turquoise Eyes
$36.00
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...
Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Karen Zunie
Boulder Turquoise
Coral Eyes
$108.00
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....
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(stabilized). Remember to check the dimensions - the photos...
Bear Family - Stacked
Zuni Fetish Carvings
Ed Lementino
Brown Banded Jasper
Shell & Turquoise Bundle
$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
Alvert Lamy
Tagua Nut with Turquoise Eyes
Sold Out - $44.00
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...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Debra Gasper
Angelite/Anhydrite
$78.00
Debra Gasper, Zuni Fetish Carver I love everything about this bear. The shape is great and the material is so unique. The side with the inclusions looks like it has floating...
Zuni Fetish Carving
Emery Eriacho
Malachite with Amber, Turquoise, & Coral Accents $44.00
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Emery Eriacho
Malachite with Amber, Turquoise, & Coral Accents
$44.00
Emery Eriacho. Zuni. Prolific producer of terrific little bear fetishes. This is comprised of a beautiful piece of malachite. This is a small bear, please note dimensions. Remember to check...
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
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
Leland Boone
Soapstone with Bundle
Pink Mussel Shell, Turquoise, & Coral Accents
$65.00
Leland Boone. Zuni Fetish Carver. Leland is part of the extended Teddy Weahkee family; he is Teddy's great grandson and Lena Boone's son. This is a nice piece of...
Bear Standing, Happy
Zuni Fetish Carving-Jewelry
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
1-5/8" Pendant
Turquoise with Coral & Jet Accents
$50.00
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa). Zuni Fetish Carver Adorable. Claudia has adapted her happy bears to pendants, utilizing stabilized or block turquoise. I didn't realize I still had one of these. The...
Bear-Dancing
Zuni Fetish Carving
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Antler, Jet, Coral, & Turquoise
Happy Bear on Left Leg
Extra 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-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
Ron Laahty
Labradorite
Mother of Pearl Accents
$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,...
Bison/White Buffalo
Zuni Fetish Carving
Todd Etsate
Marble
with Turquoise Horns and Eyes
$36.00
Todd Etsate. Zuni Fetish Carver Great little white buffalo. Todd is very good at carving these and I love the eyes and beautifully crafted horns of turquoise. Remember to check the dimensions -...
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa)
Zuni Fetish Carving
Corn Maiden/Grinder - 717CM1
Antler with Turquoise, Coral, and Jet Accents
$150.00
Claudia Peina (Kallestewa). Zuni Fetish Carver. Claudia is best known for her Corn Maidens, happy or dancing Bears, and Frogs. Claudia called this one a grinder but the maiden isn't holding...
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...
Coyote - "Bushytail"
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"...
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...
Fish
Zuni Fetish Carving
Danette Laate
Picasso Marble with Turquoise & Jet Eyes
$36.00
Danette Laate, Zuni Fetish Carving , New Mexico, USA Really cute fish from Danette who is the wife of David Chavez Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Remember...
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...
Herb Husito
>Eagle - Small
Antler with Turquoise Eyes
$80.00
Herbert Husito. Zuni. This eagle has been Herb's signature for literally decades. He makes them in all different sizes but they are always executed with great detail. This is an...
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
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...
Mountain Lion - Zuni Fetish Carving
Albert Eustace
Green Banded Serpentine
Jet & Turquoise Bundle Accents
$180.00
Albert Eustace, Zuni Fetish Carver This is a gorgeous piece, it shows excellent movement. It's a big boy too. Albert is part of the extended Othole family of carvers. Note: this...
Mountain Lion - Zuni Fetish Carving
Cheryl Beyuka
Serpentine w Bundle Accents
$162.00
Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni Pueblo Fetishes Beautifully formed medium-sized lion from Cheryl. Serpentine comes in many colors and patterns. I find this mottled mustard-yellow colored version is one of the more...