{"title":"Zuni Fetishes","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eZuni fetish carvings are small stone sculptures made by Zuni artists from the Zuni Pueblo in western New Mexico, a tradition practised by the A:Shiwi people for over a thousand years. Fetishes depict animals and figures that carry spiritual significance in Zuni culture, with each animal understood to embody particular qualities. Bear fetishes represent strength and healing, wolf fetishes wisdom and guidance, mountain lion figures leadership. Materials used include turquoise, coral, serpentine, jet, jasper, travertine, malachite, pipestone, shell, bone and elk antler, often with inlaid eyes and carved heartline detail. The true Zuni fetishes remain sacred and are kept within the Pueblo. The carvings sold commercially are made by Zuni artists with the same materials and techniques, but are distinct from the ceremonial originals. Each piece in this collection is individual and handmade. Sourced on buying trips to New Mexico and Arizona.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zuni-bear-038939","title":"Zuni Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Zuni piece with Turquoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise and Serpentine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carving comes from the Zuni Pueblo in western New Mexico, where the Shiwi and their ancestors have practised this tradition for multiple millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 4cm x 2cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South West Trader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44219850489921,"sku":"SQ6038939","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/2946\/1825\/files\/20210103-_MG_6932.webp?v=1784285550"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.southwesttrader.com.au\/collections\/zuni-fetishes.oembed","provider":"South West Trader","version":"1.0","type":"link"}