	Zuni Fetishes
	Fetish Characteristics

Fetishes And Their Characteristics

Armadillo	slow, sure animal. no hurry - gets things right. keeper of the home.
Badger	the ability to reach a desired goal
Bear	strength, inner power to perceive ones present circumstances
Beaver	progressive builder, one who promotes family unity
Buffalo	steadfast endurance to rise above one's weakness
Coyote	the ability to laugh at oneself, humor
Eagle	a soaring spirit that transcends personal problems, a connection to the Divine
Fox	camouflage, protection
Frog	for centuries able to petition the spririts to bring forth abundant rain
Horned Toad	self-reliance, longevity in life. conservation of native bounty.
Horse	one of only two fetishes that have innate healing powers
Mole	keeper of the underground. amplifies connections with the earth.
Mountain Lion	leadership, resourcefulness
Owl	keeper of the night. controls the dark side of nature. wise, smart, patient and endurance of mind.
Ram	used to procure an increase of herds
Raven	this bird's beak is scratched across an afflicted person's skull releasing it's healing powers
Snake	a powerful fetish symbolizing life, death and rebirth
Turtle	a symbol of long, meaningful life
Wolf	teacher, path finder on the never ending journey for survival
Dolphin	known for Gentleness and Playfulness
Cat	known for Patience and Independence
Butterfly	represents "Everlasting Life"
Hummingbird	known for bringing Inspiration and Luck
Deer	known for Love and Gentleness
Elk or Wapiti	known for Strength
Whale	known for Leadership and Strength
Spider	known for Ingenuity and Creativity
Kokopelli	known for Fertility and Music

GUIDELINES FOR SELECTION OF A FETISH

Choose what you like. Fetishes are an art form and should be judged individually.

What creature is represented?

What material is used? Turquoise, coral, and amber are usually more expensive than the more common alabaster, serpentine, jet or antler.

Who carved the fetish? To what pueblo or tribal group does the carver belong?

CARE OF FETISHES
Fetishes may be dusted with a soft, dry cloth. The leather sinew or feather on the bundles should be kept dry or they may stretch or deterioriate. Older fetishes often appear soiled or dirty and should be left in their original condition to maintain their value

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Armadillo Fetishes represent a slow, sure animal. no hurry - gets things right. keeper of the home.

Badger Fetishes represent the ability to reach a desired goal

Bear Fetishes represent strength, inner power to perceive ones present circumstances

Beaver Fetishes represent progressive builder, one who promotes family unity

Buffalo Fetishes represent steadfast endurance to rise above one's weakness

Coyote Fetishes represent the ability to laugh at oneself, humor

Eagle Fetishes represent a soaring spirit that transcends personal problems, a connection to the Divine

Fox Fetishes represent camouflage, protection

Frog Fetishes represent for centuries able to petition the spririts to bring forth abundant rain

Horned Toad Fetishes represent self-reliance, longevity in life. conservation of native bounty.

Horse Fetishes represent one of only two fetishes that have innate healing powers

Mole Fetishes represent keeper of the underground. amplifies connections with the earth.

Mountain Lion Fetishes represent leadership, resourcefulness

Owl Fetishes represent keeper of the night. controls the dark side of nature. wise, smart, patient and endurance of mind.

Ram Fetishes represent used to procure an increase of herds

Raven Fetishes represent this bird's beak is scratched across an afflicted person's skull releasing it's healing powers

Snake Fetishes represent a powerful fetish symbolizing life, death and rebirth

Turtle Fetishes represent a symbol of long, meaningful life

Wolf Fetishes represent teacher, path finder on the never ending journey for survival

Dolphin Fetishes represent known for Gentleness and Playfulness

Cat Fetishes represent known for Patience and Independence

Butterfly Fetishes represent represents "Everlasting Life"

Hummingbird Fetishes represent known for bringing Inspiration and Luck

Deer Fetishes represent known for Love and Gentleness

Elk or Wapiti Fetishes represent known for Strength

Whale Fetishes represent known for Leadership and Strength

Spider Fetishes represent known for Ingenuity and Creativity

Kokopelli Fetishes represent known for Fertility and Music

Zuni Fetishes

Fetish Characteristics

Fetishes And Their Characteristics