Daisy Natewa twin mountain lion fetish
35 x 10 mm serpentine and pipestone twin mountain lion fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Daisy Natewa. Mountain lion gives us courage and resourcefulness. He is guardian of the North.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
35 x 10 mm serpentine and pipestone twin mountain lion fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Daisy Natewa. Mountain lion gives us courage and resourcefulness. He is guardian of the North.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.
35 x 10 mm serpentine and pipestone twin mountain lion fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Daisy Natewa. Mountain lion gives us courage and resourcefulness. He is guardian of the North.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.