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Learn About the Art > About Zuni Fetishes

About Zuni Fetish Carvings

A fetish is an object believed to have magical powers. Fetishes may be of any form or material, however, a fetish has one paramount purpose: to assist man against any real or potential problems. The problems can be those of the mind, body, or universe.

A fetish can be owned by an individual, a clan, a kiva society, or an entire tribe. Regardless of the ownership, the care of the fetish is always the responsibility of an individual. Fetishes are believed to feed on cornmeal while they are kept in a special pot or pouch. Ground turquoise is often mixed with the cornmeal and offered to the fetishes.

A Fetish can be made and decorated with turquoise, arrowheads, coral, etc. as a means of adornment. This adornment is a show of affection and appreciation by its maker and/or owner. The better treatment a fetish receives, the better performance it is likely to provide.

The Heart Line
: Some fetishes wear a line of inlaid stone in the shape of an arrow. This arrow is called a lifeline or heartline. It begins at the mouth where breath gives life and points to the soul (spirit) where faith and inner strength preside.

COMING SOON: Zuni Carvers (Artist Biographies)

Learn about the Materials Carved:

Alabaster
Amber
Ammonite
Azurite
Coral (Mediterranean, Apple)
Dolomite
Fossilized Jasper
Gaspeite
Jasper (All types)
Jet
Lapis
Malachite
Marble (All types)
Mother of Pearl
Pipestone
Rainbow Calsilica
Septarian
Serpentine (All types)
Turquoise
Zebra Stone
"Zuni Rock" (Travertine)

Learn More About the Meanings of Animals/Figures Below

A-G

Armadillo and Porcupine Fetishes

Avanyu / Water Serpent Fetishes

Badger Fetishes

Bear Fetishes

Beaver Fetishes

Bird Fetishes

Bison / Buffalo Fetishes

Bobcat Fetishes

Cougar Fetishes

Coyote Fetishes

Deer Fetishes

Dinosaur Fetishes

Elk and Moose Fetishes

Estate and Vintage Zuni Fetishes

Fantasy Fetishes

Farm Animals

Fox Fetishes

Frog Fetishes

Garden Fetishes: Insects, Snails, Butterflies
H-Z

Horned Toad & Lizard Fetishes

Horse Fetishes

Kokopelli Fetishes

Lizard Fetishes

Maiden and Human Figures

Mole Fetishes

Mountain Lion Fetishes

Rabbit Fetishes

Ram Fetishes

Sheep Fetishes

Sea Life Fetishes: Fish, Seals, Dolphins, Whales

Six Directions Fetishes

Snake Fetishes

Squirrel Fetishes

Turtle Fetishes

Weasel Fetishes

Wolf Fetishes

Wolverine Fetishes

Zuni Fetish Jars (Pottery)

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