Name: Zuni Carved Eagle Fetish
SKU: Esteban Najera--1366
Availability: InStock

Zuni Carved Eagle Fetish

$275.00

Zuni Carved Eagle Fetish

by Esteban Najera

This eagle is perched on a rock surveying his domain. This wonderful piece was carved from Boulder turquoise by Zuni carver Esteban Najera. It is believed that eagle is the messenger between the People & Spirit.

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Zuni Carved Eagle Fetish on Rock by Esteban Najera

Zuni Carved Eagle Fetish is perched on a rock surveying his domain. This wonderful piece was carved from Boulder turquoise by Zuni carver Esteban Najera. In many Native cultures it is believed that eagle is the messenger between the People and the Great Spirit.

Dimensions:

2 in. tall

SKU

Esteban Najera–1366

What are Zuni Fetish?

Zuni Fetish are carved into different animals and supernatural spirits, each a significant symbol to the Zuni people. The animals and spirits depicted through these fetishes were believed to have certain characteristics that could be transferred into the carvings themselves. If you owned a fetish, you would then inherit the respective properties that your fetish represents. However, until the carving is blessed by a Zuni spiritual leader, it remains an intricately carved piece of art. Read about Zuni Fetish

The animals are sometimes depicted with bundles of shells, stones, arrowheads, feathers and other symbolic elements. These bundles are offerings that the animal spirit will carry to the gods on behalf of the owner of the fetish. However, it is said that only the pure of heart will be able to stir the spirits with any true power.

Though many Native American Indian tribes use fetishes, the Zuni are recognized to be the most gifted and prolific carvers of these fascinating artifacts. If you are unable to find a particular Zuni fetish here, just email us.