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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
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
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
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...
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...
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
Bernard Laiwakete
Block Turquoise
Coral Accents
$75.60
Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni Fetish Artist - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Bernard is part of the extended Mahooty, Lasiloo, Laiwakete families of carvers. Like most things I am posting right...
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...
Mountain Lion on Fours
Zuni Fetish Carving
Rosella & Loubert Soseah
Mexican Onyx with Turquoise Accents
$68.00
Rosella & Loubert Soseah Zuni Nice stone and well carved Turquoise eyes. Combine purchases to reach $100 for free shipping. Please check the dimensions-the photos are extreme close-ups Signed: ? Z Signed...
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...
Mouse - Large
Zuni Fetish Carving
Clissa Martin
Picasso Marble
Coral Dragonfly Accent
$168.00
Clissa Martin, Zuni Here's a REALLY unique piece. This is a life-sized mouse (actually it's a bit larger than life). It's terrifically well executed. I thought the tail was glued on,...
Pig Fetish
Zuni Fetish Carving
Stanton Hanneweeke
Picasso Marble - Turquoise Eyes
$63.00
Stanton Hanneweeke - Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Stanton specializes in pigs. His work is unmistakable. Stanton's father is known for his bear fetishes and uncle Thomas is a famous Zuni...
Pig
Zuni Fetish Carving
Delvin Leekya
Wild Horse Magnesite
Turquoise Eyes &
Pink Mother of Pearl Hooves
$48.60
Delvin Leekya Zuni Fetish Carver. Stanton Hanneweeka has kind of a "corner" on pigs, so it's nice to see someone else doing them and in a different stone. Delvin...