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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
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
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...
Eagle with Eaglet
Zuni Fetish Carving
Derrick Kaamasee
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...
Macaw Birds & Flowers
Zuni Fetish Carving
Destry Siutza
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...