Click here to view our Zuni Fetish Items. Fetishes have been used by Indians since pre-Columbian times. In archaeological excavations, stones have been found that resemble certain animals and many had added adornments such as shells and stones wrapped by fiber or sinew. Fetishes dating back to A. Native Americans have long carried interesting or unusual "charm stones" believing they bring luck, power or protection. A fetish is an object, natural or shaped by man, in which an animal spirit is thought to reside.
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The underside of each fetish is Signed with the Artist's initials. The Zuni Native Americans are renowned worldwide in the art of Fetish carving. Collectors prize Zuni fetishes for their beauty as a Native American art form. I have more authentic Southwestern items for sale and lots of great collectibles, so check out my other listings.
Please enjoy surfing through our Native American Fetish Guide which is filled with information on many different fetish carvings, such as Zuni Fetishes , Navajo Fetishes, Hopi Fetishes, and more. You can learn about the meaning of different animal fetishes and other fetish figures such as Corn Maidens! Fetishes, charms, amulets, or simply good luck pieces, call them whatever you would like, but virtually every culture has them. Fetishes are small carvings made from various materials by many different Native American Tribes. These carvings serve a ceremonial purpose for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture.