Zuni Fetishes

Saul Yuselew (d) wonderstone horse fetish, 1-1/2” high by 2-1/8” long by 1/2” wide, SOLD. This is the only Saul horse fetish that I have seen. For your 2026 Year of the Fire Horse!

Ricky Laahty natural Burnham turquoise frog fetish, 1/2” high by 1-1/4” long by 1” wide, SOLD. This nugget was found in Morris’s unworked stash. There is an elaborate bird carved on the underside.

Jonathan Sandy (bookpiece) alabaster whale fetish, 1-1/4” high by 4-1/2” long by 1-1/4” wide, SOLD. Pictured in Zuni Fetishes & Carvings on page 118. Blowhole is inlaid malachite.

Chris Yuselew (d) sgraffito black marble penguin fetish, 2-1/4” high by 1-1/4” long by 1” wide, SOLD. Rounded, raised red coral eyes are the perfect counterpoint. 

Saul Yuselew (d) white alabaster wolf fetish, 1-1/8” high by 3-1/8” long by 1-1/4” wide (turned head; 3/4” wide, body only), SOLD. No eyes, indicative of Saul’s later work. White is the cardinal color for the wolf.  

Dee Edaakie amazonite mountain lion fetish, 2-1/2” high by 4-1/2” long by 1-1/4” wide, SOLD. Beautiful aqua amazonite with inlaid lapis eyes in Dee’s usual sensitive face.

Alvin Calavaza (d) Zuni sandstone bird fetish, 2” high by 2-1/2” long by 1-1/2” wide, SOLD. Alvin was often called the Bird Man because of his talent for capturing the avian spirit.

Dereath Vicenti (bookpiece) serpentine frog fetish, 1-1/2” high by 1-1/2” long by 1” wide, SOLD. This frog is pictured in Zuni Fetishes & Carvings on page 43.

Vern Nieto (d) large dendritic serpentine mountain lion fetish, 1-1/2” high by 3-3/4” long by 3/4” wide, SOLD. This serpentine is beautifully colored with tan, cream, and rust tones accented by the charcoal dendrites. Inlaid rounded coral eyes.

Devanna Hannaweeke textured Fox turquoise baby fox fetish, 3/4” high by 1-7/8” long by 1/2” wide, SOLD. Devanna’s work is rare.

Stephen Quam (bookpiece) Picasso marble turtle fetish, 1/2” high by 2-1/2” long by 1-3/4” wide, SOLD. Featuring carved top and bottom shell and turquoise eyes with jet pupils. Pictured in Zuni Fetishes & Carvings on page 101. 

Teddy Weahkee (d) antler coyote fetish, 1-3/4” high by 5” long (6-1/2” including feathers) by 1-1/2” wide, SOLD. The feathers are turkey. Large arrowhead is carved of clam shell and shows Teddy’s distinctive shape and notching; tied on with sinew and leather, decorated with small shells, turquoise, and abalone. Excellent condition.

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or visit us in Old Town Albuquerque to place your order. 
A portion of all sales by Grey Dog Trading go directly to The Zuni Fetish Museum.