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.
Loren Tsalabutie phosphosiderite mole fetish, 1-3/4” high by 1-3/4” long by 1” wide $250. This chubby dancing mole shows beautiful cream veining and wears a turquoise necklace.
Ricky Laahty large sugar daddy travertine frog fetish, 7/8” high by 2-3/4” long by 2” wide, $250. This piece was originally collected at the SWAIA preview gala for 2003 Indian Market. Ricky had just begun adding carvings to the underside of his frogs. This one features a relatively simple but profound spiral.
Loren Tsalabutie indigo gabbro bear fetish, 2-3/4” high by 2-1/2” long by 2” wide, $700. Indigo gabbro from Madagascar is a mottled black and grey stone sometimes marketed as mystic merlinite. Loren gave this bear a carved lapis eagle pendant strung on tiny coral beads to carry your healing prayers.
Hudson Sandy textured serpentine armadillo fetish, 1” high by 3” long by 1-1/4” wide, $185. Hudson’s level of detail is remarkable.
Fabian Tsethlikai fishrock serpentine African lion fetish, 1-1/2” high by 3” long by 1” wide, $120. Textured mane and tail tip on this highly polished beauty.
Julius Yuselew (d) yttrium fluorite seated olla maiden fetish, 1-3/4” high by 3/4” long by 3/4” wide, $100. This maiden looks very much like the ones done by Jeff Tsalabutie in the late 90s, three of which are on exhibit in The Zuni Fetish Museum.
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!
Dee Edaakie purple fluorite bear cub fetish, 1” high by 2” long by 1/2” wide, $125. A sweet little cub learning his way around.
Dee Edaakie yttrium fluorite owl fetish, 1-5/8” high by 1-3/4” wide by 1” long, $150. Looking backward with his coral eyes, as you know owls can do.
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.
Rickson Kallestewa large 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 [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.
