Zuni Fetishes
Francis Leekya (d) serpentine frog fetish c. 2002, 1-1/2” high by 2” long by 2” wide, SOLD. Turquoise rain drops and coral eyes. All the carvings Francis ever made exude his fun loving personality. He was a lovely man!
Ricky Laahty magnesite nodule sheep fetish, 1” high by 2” long by 1-1/2” wide, SOLD. This guy’s tight curls look like those on a merino sheep, a breed highly prized for its fine wool. Ricky carved another full-bodied sheep on the bottom.
Lynn Quam boulder opal howling coyote fetish, 2” high by 1-3/4" long by 5/8” wide, SOLD. Lynn’s howlers have soft curves as do his arrowhead points.
Hubert Pincion (d) dendritic soapstone badger fetish, 5/8” high by 1-5/8” long by 3/4” wide, SOLD. The arrowhead offering is knapped snowflake obsidian, a genuine point. Hubert mostly carved horses and swans, so this is a rarity.
Marlo Booqua turquoise eagle and maiden fetish, 1-1/4” high by 3/4” long by 3/8” wide, SOLD. A double guardian fetish.
Daniel Chattin slate raven fetish, 5/8” high by 2-5/8” long by 3/8” wide, $100. This raven is a perfect pouch fetish and worry stone.
Danette Laate dolomite bunny fetish, 1-5/8” high by 1” long by 1/2” wide, $90. Bunny is wearing a multi-stone sun face necklace.
Farlan and Paulette Quam textured turquoise bear mates fetish, 2” high by 3” long by 1-1/4” wide, SOLD. Carved from a single stone using the matrix as the division between the two bears. The offering is a carved jet arrowhead bound by turquoise, coral, and mother-of-pearl beads.
Clissa Martin fishrock serpentine wolf fetish, 1-1/2” high by 2” long by 3/4” wide, SOLD. Clissa’s trademark dragonfly is formed of lapis and coral.
Rosella Lunasee malachite mountain lion fetish, 5/8” high by 1-5/8” long by 3/8” wide, SOLD. Rosella used the stone’s dramatic markings to emphasize the lion’s movement.
Chris Ghahate lemon calcite frog fetish, 1-1/4” high by 2” long by 1-3/4” wide, SOLD. A hefty frog, and the only carving by Chris that we have seen.
Fred Bowannie dolomite stalking wolf fetish, 3/4” high by 2-3/8” long by 1-1/2” wide, $200. Rare to see a wolf by Fred, let alone one that is hunting.
Ricky Laahty sugilite frog fetish, 3/8” high by 1-3/8” long by 5/8” wide, SOLD. Sugilite has become very rare since the collapse of the mine in South Africa.
Marnella Kucate striped serpentine mountain lion fetish, 7/8” high by 1-3/4” long by 5/8” wide, SOLD. The offering is Marnella’s graceful and distinctive arrowhead carved of mother-of-pearl. Marnella’s polish rivals that of her grandfather, Aaron Sheche.
Vern Nieto (d) black marble resting loon fetish, 1-1/4” high by 2-3/4” long by 1-1/4” wide, SOLD. This carving has a serenity about it.
Faye Quam (d) serpentine double turtle fetish, 3/4” high by 1-3/4” long by 1-1/2” wide, SOLD. This is a first. Are they turtle mates? Did the baby climb in with mama?
Dee Edaakie purple fluorite eagle fetish, 1-1/2” high by 1-1/2” long by 7/8” wide, $175. This guy is stretching his neck to see something!
Delvin Leekya Zuni stone travertine wolf fetish, 1-1/2” high by 3” long by 7/8” wide, SOLD. You can certainly see why these animals are called bushytails.
Bryston Bowannie textured white marble howling wolf fetish, 2” high by 2-3/4” long by 5/8” wide, SOLD. Bryston’s wolves are always engaged in something.
Ricky Laahty Broken Arrow variscite mini frog fetish, 3/8” high by 1/2” long by 3/8” wide, SOLD. There is both a turquoise mine and a variscite source at Broken Arrow. Ricky referred to this as turquoise, but the color says high-grade variscite. Ricky carved a chameleon on the bottom.
Terrence Tsethlikai (d) dolomite mole fetish, 3/4” high by 2-1/4” long by 5/8” wide, SOLD. A dramatic piece of dolomite for this mole.
Travis Lasiloo textured jet raven fetish, 1-1/2” high by 5-3/8” long by 7/8” wide, SOLD. Travis carves such exquisite detail, though not very often these days.
Terrance Martza (d) burnished deer antler Kolo:Wisi fetish, 2” high by 8” long by 4” wide, SOLD. Terrance used the natural fork of the antler to make the Kolo:Wisi’s horn, and gave him carved mother-of-pearl fangs and a pheasant feather ruff.
Ricky Laahty large blue angelite mama and babies frog fetish, 2” high by 3” long by 2” wide, SOLD. Ricky carved a corn maiden on the bottom. All the female protectors—perfect for Mother’s Day.
Rickson Kallestewa pink alabaster mama and baby bear fetish/pen holder, 4” high by 3” long by 2” wide, SOLD. Rickson carved symbols around the base and on the holder—rain clouds, stars, a rose, and a hummingbird.
Zuni Katsinas
Zuni katsinas are not sold as often as Hopi so they are rarely found in collections. But all Pueblo people practice the Katsina religion and carve and use katsina dolls.
Hu’tutu is one of the supporting katsinas in the Shalako ceremony. Stained and painted cottonwood root, 4” high by 1-1/4” long by
1-1/4” wide, SOLD. Signed R. Quam.
Shalako, the principal katsina of the Shalako ceremony performed at the winter solstice. Painted cottonwood root with feathers, 4” high by 1-1/8” long by 1-1/8” wide, SOLD. Signed R. Chavez.
Please call 505-243-0414 or email [email protected],
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.
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.