Zuni Fetishes
All Pueblo people carve and use fetishes in their ceremonies. The Zuni are best known of these, and are so famous for them in fact that they are copied by non-Pueblo tribes, Anglos, and even foreigners. Genuine Zuni fetishes are prized by collectors worldwide.
All Pueblo people carve and use fetishes in their ceremonies. The Zuni are best known of these, and are so famous for them in fact that they are copied by non-Pueblo tribes, Anglos, and even foreigners. Genuine Zuni fetishes are prized by collectors worldwide.
Dee Edaakie large sodalite bear fetish, 1-3/4” high by 3” long by 1-1/8” wide, $250. This is Dee’s classic hunting bear.
Jerrold Lahaleon yttrium fluorite kneeling bighorn ram fetish, 1-1/4” high by 1-1/4” long by 1/2” wide, $150. Jerrold was mentored by Derrick Kaamasee.
Dee Edaakie labradorite buffalo fetish, 1-1/2” high by 2-3/4” long by 1/2” wide, $300. The cuprite horns are carved from Sonoran Sunrise, with the tenorite banding giving them their black tips.
Elroy Gasper (d) dolomite mountain lion fetish, 3/4” high by 2-1/4” long by 1/2” wide, $100. A lovely, small lion, in the cardinal color for the North directional.
Dee Edaakie Icelandic agate diving otter with fish fetish, 3” high by 1-1/4” long by 5/8” wide, $280. Dee was not certain what this stone was as it was given to him by a collector. When I told him it is agate (you can see the concentric bands within the stone), Dee said, “Oh yeah. I burned out all my bits working on it.” Kent always told me the carvers hate carving agate.
Dylan Poblano white mother-of-pearl snake fetish set with platinum druzy gems and sterling silver eyes and tongue, 3/4” high by 3-3/4” long by 1-1/2” wide, $700.
Veronica Poblano rainbow fluorite turtle fetish, 3/4” high by 2” long by 1-1/4” wide, $450. Set with four clear blue turquoise cabochons and finished with Veronica’s silver name tag.
Esteban Najera deer antler frog fetish, 1-3/4” high by 1-1/4” long by 1” wide, $85. This frog resembles the frogs carved on totem poles and feast bowls by the Aleut people.
Michelle Cheama travertine begging puppy fetish, 1-1/2” high by 3/4” long by 3/4” wide, $55. Michelle learned fetish carving from her father, Wilfred.
Gibbs Othole Picasso marble razorback hog fetish, 1” high by 1-3/4” long by 3/4” wide, $185. This sweet pig is nowhere near as fearsome as the Arkansas mascot.
Daniel Chattin Sleeping Beauty turquoise corn maiden fetish, 2-3/4” high by 1-1/2” wide by 3/4” long (base), $140. Graceful use of the natural turquoise shape, embellished with carved jet dot necklace and incised corn kernels, wind patterns, and a dragonfly.
Dinah Gasper (mother of Debra and Elroy) soapstone frog fetish, 5/8” high by 2-1/8” long by 1” wide, $95. Inlaid turquoise eyes and nostrils contrast nicely with the mottled black soapstone.
Rickson Kallestewa alabaster mountain lion fetish carving, 2 ¼” high by 5” long, $125. This big cat is waiting beside its food dish.
Please call 505-243-0414, email greydog@greydogtrading.com,
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.
