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Avanyu / Water Serpent Fetishes

Zuni Avanyu Water Serpent Snake Fetish

Avanyu fetish carving

The Avanyu (or Water Serpent) is a feathery sky snake. Avanyus represent water and rain, and by consequence, crop fertility. The Avanyu takes on the form of a lightening bolt and brings storms filled with thunder and lightening. It is the protector of water passages (rivers, streams, etc.). The Avanyu changes the seasons and is responsible for change in general. Avanyu snake fetishes are used to bless water, bring rain and restore energy to its owner and others.

Zuni Avanyu or Water Serpent fetish carvings are less commonly carved than other animals such as bears, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, wolves and eagles.

We often carry a selection of Zuni avanyu fetish carvings. Available fetishes can be viewed and ordered via our Online Catalog here.

Additional examples of Zuni Avanyu fetishes, carved with various degrees of detail in different materials:

Zuni fetish water serpent avanyu carving

Zuni fetish avanyu carving

Zuni Pueblo fetish: avanyu (water snake)

An example of an estate Zuni fetish carving of a water serpent (Avanyu)

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