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The Zuni Culture

The Zuni Pueblo

We have listed below several references for you to learn about the Zuni Pueblo's origin and the current state of the Pueblo.

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The History of the Zuni Pueblo

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Foremost Pioneer in Study of Zuni Culture

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The Economic Engine of the Zuni Pueblo

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The Zuni Pueblo Today

Zuni Fetish Carvings

Fetishes, which have been associated with Native Americans for centuries, are objects that Indians have used and relied on for the powers they are believed to contain, which exceed the mere abilities of mankind, to offer assistance with their dealings of daily life. In plain terms, in our opinion, fetishes are to Indians as the Saints are to Catholicism.

The Zunis or A’-shi-wi have developed a reputation for being the most advanced in carving them. Because of this fact, many nearby tribes have searched for the use of Zuni fetishes. For example, horses, goats and cattle figures are believed to provide protection and to help propagate their herds.

Every fetish has its own distinct purpose. To name a few, some are used for hunting, protection, healing and propagation. To review a list of animal powers click on Zuni Artists & Spirits of the fetish above..

 The most significant fetishes to the Zunis are concretions (stones which are naturally formed or require very little carving to resemble a particular animal or figure). Concretions are believed to be the most powerful or spiritual and are viewed as living things. They are ceremonially cared for with cornmeal and preserved in special jars until they are needed again for guidance or assistance. Today, Zuni fetishes are carved with impeccable detail and realism. They are considered works of art for the collector, but if properly blessed by Zuni priest would still be a significant fetish for the Zuni to use.

The use of Zuni fetishes stems from a story known all throughout Zuni about the plight of mankind in the beginning of the world.

In summary, in the beginning, the world was covered with water and man resided underground in four caverns in darkness. Man multiplied and populated their dwelling to the point where it was unlivable. The wisest among man beseeched deliverance from their plight to the Sun-father. The Sun-father created two children for the good of mankind and had them assist mankind out from each cavern up above with a ladder they built to the roof of the highest cave. Unprotected from the monsters which resided in the waters and that roamed the earth mankind could not cross the waters or walk the earth. The Sun-father directed his two children to harden the earth with their shield and lightning. The two children also decided to harden the animals for the good of mankind. The “animals will not be evil unto men” the two children declared, “all stone animals shall me made to serve mankind”.

 

Saul Yuselew
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Old Style Traditional Zuni Bobcat Fetish

Lena Boone
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Old Style Zuni Eagle Fetish

Bernard Homer Jr.
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Zuni Bear Feitsh

Stewart Qundelacy
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Zuni Medicine Bear Fetish

Andres Quandelacy
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Zuni Buffalo Bison Table Fetish

Ricky Laahty
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Zuni Frog Fetish

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Visit us often to find special zuni fetishes, Zuni Fetish carvings from the following Zuni artists: Jonathan Natewa, Stewart Quandelacy, Stuart Quandelacy, Faye Quandelacy, Todd Lowsayatee, Marlon Lowsayatee, Fabian Pino, Rosella Shack, Amos Pooacha, Garrick Acque, Elfina Hustito, Terrance Martza, Tim Lementino, Lena Boone, Herbert Halate, Travis Nieto, Sherly Mahooty, Brion Hattie, Lance Cheama, Sandra Quandelacy, Bernard Homer Jr., Ricky Laahty, Troy Sice, Jeff Shetima, Gabe Sice, Michael Coble, Claudia Peina, Wilfred Cheama, Travis Lasiloo, Todd Westika, Emery Boone, Georgianna Quandelacy, Vern Nieto, Daniel Chattin, Dan Quam, Fabian Cheama, Rhoda Quam, Andres Quandelacy, Vivella Qundelacy, Albert Eustace, Herbert Him, Herb Halate, Brion Hattie, Ronnie Lunasee, Derrick Kaamasee, Esteban Najera, Jeff Tsalabutie, Saul Yuselew, Priscilla Lasiloo, Dinah Gasper, Peter Gasper, Daisy LaVies Natewa, Prudencia Quam, Vernon Lunasee, Pernell Laate, Emery Eriacho, Louis Chavez IV, Kenny Chavez, Brian Yatsattie, Karen Zunie, Pernell Laate, Enrick Leekya, Cody Nastacio, Colin Weeka, Gale Lucio, Rosella Lunasee, Dilbert Gasper, Michael Sanchez, Lloyd Tsalabutie, Jimmy Yamwakie, Christine Banteah, Pete Natachu Jr., Raybert Kanteena, Brumette Epaloose, Daphne Neha., Zuni Bear Fetish, Zuni Eagle Fetish, Zuni Wolf Fetish, Zuni Mole Fetish, Zuni Badger Fetish, Zuni Corn Maiden Fetish , Zuni Horse Fetish, Zuni Raven Fetish, Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish google9a4af8a01c806b07.html

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