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Zuni Fetish Carvings
Zuni Fetishes historically were 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. For those outside the Zuni traditions, the fetishes are viewed more as artwork but for many Zuni, they still carry greater meaning.
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.
This collection is sorted, alphabetically, from A to Z
Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Saville Hattie (Deceased)
Boulder Turquoise
$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...
Badger
Zuni Fetish Carving
Shawn Weebothee, Sr
Pipestone
$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....
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
David Chavez
Sugilite with Turquoise Dot Accents
$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...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Leopard Jasper
Sterling Silver
$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...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Picasso Marble-Small
Sterling Silver
$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...
Bear on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Picasso Marble
Sterling Silver
$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...
Bear-Sitting Upright
Zuni Fetish Carving
Danette Laate
Picasso Marble
Sunface w Turquoise, Coral, & Jet
$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....
Beaver
Zuni Fetish Carving
Alvert Lamy
Tagua Nut with Turquoise Eyes
$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. ...
Bird
Blue Jay
Necklace of Aquamarine & Apatite
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Elk Antler w Jet Eyes
$165.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Medium-large Blue Jay wearing a necklace of carved aquamarine & apatite crystals. Fourth generation carving decedent of the great Teddy Weahkee. He mostly works with deer and...
Bird
Macaw/Parrot
Zuni Fetish Carving
Jon Quam
Serpentine, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Lapis, Jet, Coral, & Dolomite Eyes
$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...
Bird
Owl
Necklace of Amber & Citrine
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Elk Antler w Jet Eyes
$285.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Medium Owl wearing a necklace of carved amber & citrine. Fourth generation carving decedent of the great Teddy Weahkee, He concentrates his work with deer and elk...
Bird
Owl
Zuni Fetish Carving 1-7/8"
Craig Haloo
Antler
Turquoise Accents
$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...
Bird
Owl
Zuni Fetish Carving 21/32"
Craig Haloo
Antler
Turquoise Accents
$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...
Bird
Owl
Zuni Fetish Carving 5/8"
Craig Haloo
Antler
Turquoise Accents
$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...
Bird
Quail
Necklace of Aquamarine & Apatite
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Elk Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$240.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Large Quail wearing a necklace of carved aquamarine & apatite crystals. Fourth generation carving decedent of the great Teddy Weahkee. He mostly works with deer and elk...
Bird
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...
Bird
Swan
Zuni Fetish Carving
(C&A) Clayton & Abby Quam Panteah
Wild Horse Magnesite
w Turquoise Eyes & Heartline
$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...
Bushytail-Wolf/Coyote/Fox
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Wild Horse Magnesite
$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...
Bushytail-Wolf/Coyote/Fox
Zuni Fetish Carving
Lena Boone
Zebra Stone
Bundle-Arrow
Gold Lip Mother of Pearl,
Turquoise, Lapis, & Jet
$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...
Bushytail-Wolf/Fox/Coyote
Zuni Fetish Carving
Andres Quandelacy
Wild Horse/Appaloosa
Turquoise Heartline & Eyes
$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...
Bushytail-Wolf/Fox/Coyote
Zuni Fetish Carving
Kenny Chavez
Leopard Jasper
Sterling Silver
$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...
Cat
Domestic Cat w Scarf
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Elk Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$110.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Medium-large cat wearing a winter scarf. Robert is an award-winning fourth generation carving decedent of the great Teddy Weahkee. He concentrates his work with deer and elk...
Cat
Domestic Cat-Medium
Christmas
Scarf, Top Hat, & Bell
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Deer Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$110.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Another great cat Christmas fetish. There are others that are similar, they do vary some in size. Robert is an award-winning fourth generation carving decedent of the...
Cat
Domestic Cat-Small
Christmas
Scarf, Top Hat, & Bell
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Deer Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$105.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Great cat Christmas fetish. There are others that are similar, they do vary some in size. Robert is an award-winning fourth generation carving decedent of the great...
Cat
Domestic Cat
"Elf" Christmas Ornament 2
Beanie Hat & Bell
Diopside & Coral Necklace
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Deer Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$95.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Small cat dressed as a Christmas elf. Robert searches out various non-traditional stones and crystals that will provide accent and color. Robert is an award-winning fourth generation...
Cat
Domestic Cat
"Elf" Christmas Ornament 3
Beanie Hat & Bell
Diopside & Coral Necklace
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Deer Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$95.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Small cat dressed as a Christmas elf. Robert searches out various non-traditional stones and crystals that will provide accent and color. Robert is an award-winning fourth generation...
Coyote (Bushtytail) Howling
w Arrow Bundle
Zuni Fetish Carving
Daphne Neha
Picasso with Turquoise Accents
$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"...
Derrick Kaamasee
Zuni Fetish Carving
Eagle with Eaglet
Variscite w Coral Eyes
$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...
Destry Siutza
Zuni Fetish Carving
Macaws & Flowers
Large Mother of Pearl
Turquoise Accents
$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...
Domestic Cat Sitting Upright
Zuni Fetish Carving
Rosella Soseah
Rhodochrosite with Turquoise Accents
$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...
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 Really nice frog out of a big piece of polished Picasso Marble. Also has turquoise eyes and coral dots on his back.. Combine purchases...
Hedgehog-1
Zuni Fetish Carving
Robert Weahkee
Deer Antler w Turquoise Eyes
$75.00
Robert Weakee, Zuni Small hedgehog on it's back carved from a slice of deer antler. It lies flat on a surface, facing up as if the animal is on its...