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.

Todd Westika turquoise buffalo fetish, 1” high by 1-5/8” long by 3/8” wide, $125. The horns are carved mother-of-pearl.

Mike Tucson textured lemon calcite bear cub fetish, 3/4” high by 2-1/4” long by 1-1/4” wide, $65. This pose suggests a very young cub.

Dee Edaakie pyrite eagle fetish, 1-1/2” high by 1-1/2” long by 1-1/4” wide, $150. Dee let the natural pyrite pittings mark the head and wing feathers.

Veronica Poblano green sea glass bird fetish on a carved danburite leaf, 1/2” high by 1-1/4” long by 5/8” wide, $275. One of Veronica’s “holiday birds”—so festive and beautiful!

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.

Clissa Martin textured blue angelite buffalo fetish, 7/8” high by 1-1/4” long by 3/4” wide, $65. With carved turquoise horns and Clissa’s trademark multi-stone dragonfly on his rump.

Terry Banteah (d) Picasso marble small mouth bass fetish, 1-1/4” high by 1-7/8” long by 3/8” wide, $100. 

Ricky Laahty Zuni sandstone badger fetish, 1” high by 3” long by 2” wide, $125. Ricky seldom identifies his “critters” but this one he said is a badger—with a critter carved underneath!

Elroy Gasper (d) jet frog fetish with turquoise raindrops, 1/2” high by 1 3/8” long, circa 2000, $225. Elroy was the son of Peter (d) and Dinah Gasper. 

Fabian Tsethlikai Picasso marble unicorn fetish, 1-3/4” high by 2” long by 1/2” wide, $75. The horse from the Land of Enchantment.

Tyrone Poncho dolomite horse fetish, 1-1/2” high by 2-1/4” long by 1/2” wide, $55. Although decorated with petroglyph sgraffito, you can see the family resemblance to grandfather Dan’s work.

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.

Bryston Bowannie white marble pony fetish, 1-3/4” high by 2” long by 1-1/4” wide, $95. My Little Pony!

Troy Sice variscite double Zuni maidens fetish, 2-3/4” high by 2-1/4” long by 1-1/8” wide, $900. Gorgeous chunk of variscite on a lapis base with multi-stone inlay and maidens standing back-to-back for warmth, one watching the night dances and one stargazing. 

Fabian Tsethlikai dolomite kangaroo fetish, 1-3/4” high by 1-1/2” long by 5/8” wide, $75. Fabian likes to carve the lesser-known Zuni animals.

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. 

Michael Coble, Sr. textured serpentine frog fetish, 1” high by 2” long by 1-3/4” wide, $70. Michael’s circular etchings are evocative of frog skin.

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.

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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.