A beautifully crafted figurine from the Zuni Indian tribe.  Made from stone and turquoise, this piece symbolizes strength, introspection, and the power of the soul. This fetish is approximately 3" long x 1" wide

Indian tribes practice fetish carving although recently the art has been most often associated with the Zuni Indian fetish carvers. American Indian animal fetish carvings have been used over many years for a multitude of reasons, depending on the particular tribe. American Indian animal fetish carvings including Zuni Indian fetish carvings that represent virtually every trait such as power, strength, protection, guidance, humility, humor, endurance, leadership and many others. Animal fetish carvings represent the spirit of the animals and it is believed that if the fetish carver prays while carving the fetish, it will alleviate many of his problems.

DONOR: Bonnie Kahn's Wild West Gallery in the Pearl District of Portland