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Fetish or Fetishes: Pueblo Nations of the southwest use & make carved animal figures, but all animals are not used, with the Zuni considered the most skillful. Fetishes have a variety of uses, curing the sick, strength & cunning to protect and overcome enemies, rain for life giving forces and good crops. Fetishes can belong to an individual or a clan and can be made from any material. Fetishes have a strong mental and physical presence and are regarded as a life force that receives special attention and ceremonial care.                                                                                         

Historical Native American Notes:                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Badger-Aggressiveness and perseverance.  The Badger assists in obtaining medicine & herbs.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bear- has great healing powers including strength and courage.                                                                                                                Buffalo- has endurance to overcome and sustains great emotional courage.                                                                                                  Wolf- is the teacher with family orientation, exhibits Clarity and Loyalty.                                                                                                      Eagle- is the Creator, Teacher, one with great integrity and the Spirit connection to Divine Wisdom.  The Eagle is the guardian and master of the upper regions, the Sky.                                                                                                                                                                       Mole- is stout of heart and strong in wisdom, the guardian of the lower regions, also, considered as the younger brother of the Eagle.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Horse- has strength, speed, endurance and is a great hunter and warrior.                                                                                                Coyote- exhibits laughter, humor who does well with an audience or group.                                                                                       Mountain Lion- is the protector with great courage, high standards and Leadership.                                                                                  Frog- The Rainmaker who exhibits fertility and maintains a common bond with all life.

 

Mole with Turquoise Eyes, Crystal, Angel Coral, Heshi Beads, sinew wrapped 2.50" Zuni Nation Fetish: Mole with Turquoise Eyes, Crystal, Angel Coral, Heshi Beads, sinew wrapped 2.50", $125.00

 

                                                                                                          Seneca / Iroquois embroidered Puzzle Pouch circa 1900, Museum quality, 4" x 6", $1500.00                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

Mole with Turquoise Eyes, $120.00 Zuni  Nation Fetish:  Extremely Rare Mole of the NADAR, 2.5" x 3/4"  with Turquoise Eyes, $220.00

War Chief etching by L. Rasberry circa 1975, $450.00

Zuni Nation: Juana Homer Rare Turquoise Fox with offering 2.5" x 3/4", $175.00

 

Zuni Nation: Bear 4" length x 1.8" height with Jet Eyes, circa early 20th century $375.00

 

Zuni Nation: Serpentine 1.6" Pig by J. Davis, $125.00

 

Zuni Nation: Wolf with Turkey Down, 2.05" $135.00

 

Zuni Nation: Mountain Lion with offering 3" x 1", $125.00

 

Zuni Nation: Coyote with Turkey Down, 1.6" $120.00

 

Zuni Nation: Standing Bear with Turkey Down 1.5", $120.00

 

Zuni Nation: Alligator 3.5", $135.00

 

Zuni Nation: Standing Bear with Turkey Down 2.4", $160.00

 

Zuni Nation: Turquoise Bear with offering and Heart Line, $155.00

 

Native American Scrimshaw Carving: Black Bear with Turquoise eyes, $125.00

 

Zuni Nation: Bear with Offering and Heart Line, $145.00

 

Zuni Nation: Bear with Turquoise Offering appears to be eating berries.  This is an exceptional carving 2.5" x 1.75", $200.00

 

 

This is an early 1900's photograph of a Native American male preparing a hide in the Pueblo, $750.00

 

Extremely Rare Collectible:  1800's Buffalo Bone spoon, 10" long and the spoon is 4" wide $450.00

 

Jicarilla Apache Nation: Pouch circa 1900, Museum Quality, $1500.00

 

Zuni Nation: Fox with Turquoise eyes 2.4" length, by E. P, circa early 1900's, $500.00

 

Zuni Nation: Mountain Lion with Turquoise eyes 2.4" length, by E. P, circa early 1900's, $500.00

 

Zuni Nation: Fox with Turquoise eyes 2.45" length, by E. P, circa early 1900's, $500.00

 

      Fetish Necklace: Hand carved assortment of animals,  Buffalo, Eagle, Bear, Turtle, Horse, Fox, Fish, Hummingbird with Heshi Beads and Turquoise, 24" strand, $1,000.00

 

Hopi Nation: This is an Museum Quality one of a few 1911 photographs of the                                 Snake Dance Ceremony, 6.5" x 4.5", $3500.00

 

Mole with Turquoise Eyes and Tan facial area, 2.25" x .75", Zuni Nation Fetish: Mole with Turquoise Eyes and Tan facial area, 2.25" x .75", $136.00

 

This is a 1919 photograph, 6.5" x 4.5", at the Salinas Rodeo of Jesse Stahl reputed to be one of the first Black American Bull Riders, $2500.00

 

Plains Knife / Lance Blade: Length 10", Museum Quality Collectible found in the Southwest, $750.00

 

This is an early 1900's photograph, 6.5" x 4.5", of a Navajo Family participating in weaving a Rug, $1500.00

 

Badger 2.75", with Turquoise Eyes and Red Coral markings on the back Zuni  Nation Fetish: Badger 2.75", with Turquoise Eyes and Red Coral markings on the back,$160.00 SALE PENDING, Layaway

 

This is an early 1900's photograph of a large group of Native Americans on the move, $1500.00

 

Native American Trade Metal Artifacts: The Bergman Museum located in Aguanga, California.  The Bergman Ranch, which later developed into the museum was homesteaded in 1851.  The museum came into being when Mr. Bergman obtained the Ralph E. Dodge collection in 1930.  The museum closed its doors in 1993.  $4,500.00

 

 

Chumash Nation Stone Charm, 3.5" x 2", $180.00 Chumash  Nation Stone Charm, 3.5" x 2", $180.00

 

 

Polar Bear Fetish: Circa 1930-1940, 2.5", $260.00 Zuni Nation Polar Bear Fetish: Circa 1930-1940, 2.5", $260.00

 

 

Ground Squirrel: Circa 1920-1930, 2.5", $150.00 Zuni Nation Ground Squirrel: Circa 1920-1930, 2.5", $150.00

 

  Necklace: 24" strand Turquoise Bears (14 are 1.125" in length, the center Bear is 1.5" in length) with assorted Heshi Beads & Turquoise, Museum quality $1,000.00

 

 

Black Bear: Circa 1940- 1950, $160.00 Zuni Nation Fetish Black Bear: Circa 1940- 1950, $160.00

 

 

Polar Bear: Collector's item 2.25", $180.00 Zuni Nation Clan Polar Bear: Collector's item 2.25", $180.00

 

 

urquoise Bear, Sinew wrapped with Turquoise, Coral, Abalone, by Emery Farioche Zuni Nation Fetish: Museum quality Turquoise Bear, Sinew wrapped with Turquoise, Coral, Abalone, by Emery  Farioche, $250.00  

 

 

Buffalo: Museum Quality, 1.75", $200.00 Zuni Nation Buffalo: Museum Quality, 1.75", $200.00

 

 

Fish carving showing scales and turquoise eyes, 2.4", $195.00 Zuni Nation Fetish: Fish carving showing scales and turquoise eyes, 2.4", $195.00

 

 

Kodiak Bear Tan, Cream and Grey carving, with Turquoise Eyes  Zuni Nation Fetish: Kodiak Bear Tan, Cream and Grey carving, with Turquoise Eyes, $125.00

 

 

Bear 2.25", unique carving depicting muscular strength and power Zuni Nation Fetish: Bear 2.25", unique carving depicting muscular strength and power, $155.00

 

  Zuni Nation Fetish Bear Carved Necklace 24" strand.  The center piece is 1.85" in length, the other bear's are 1.7" in length.  This exquisite necklace by Brenda Paterson is Jet with Turquoise eyes, Museum Quality collector's item $1000.00

 

Frog with turquoise rain drops, 2", $225.00 Zuni Nation Fetish: Frog with turquoise rain drops, 2", $225.00

 

 

Lion with Turquoise eyes & offering, 2", early 20th century, Zuni Nation Fetish: Lion with Turquoise eyes & offering, 2", early 20th century, $255.00

 

 

Badger, Gray speckled Agate with Turquoise eyes, 2.25" Zuni Nation Fetish: Badger, Gray speckled Agate with Turquoise eyes, 2.25", $250.00

 

 

Jadeite Frog, 1.25" X 1.25",$85.00 Zuni Nation Fetish: Jadeite Frog, 1.25" x 1.25", $85.00

 

 

five stone carved Eagles with Heshi beads and Turquoise 20" necklace Hand carved Necklace: Museum quality five stone carved Eagles with Heshi beads and Turquoise 20" necklace, Sold

 

 

Zuni Nation Fetish: Stone carved Bear, 5.75" X 3.5", $435.00

 

Zuni Nation Fetish: Bear Cub, 1.75" x .75", $80.00

 

  Native American Horn Bowl: Rare Collectors Items $450.00

 

Southern Plains Fancy Dance belt 34" ca.1930-1940 $500.00

 

 

Zuni Fetish: Wolf  SOLD

Zuni Fetish: Mountain Lion SOLD

Zuni Fetish: Badger SOLD

Zuni Fetish: White Fox soLD

Zuni Fetish: Bear SOLD

Zuni Fetish: White Fox: SOLD

Zuni Fetish: Fox SOLD

Two Beaded Hair Clips & Earrings: SOLD

 

Zuni Nation Fetish: Bear carved from Septarrium combination, 4.75"x 2.75", $685.00 Zuni Nation Fetish: Bear carved from Septarrium combination, 4.75"x 2.75", $685.00

 

 

 Zuni Nation Fetish: Bear carved from Septarrium, combination, 6.75"x 4", $685.00 SALE PENDING, Layaway

 

 

  Shoshone Nation: Beaded Pouch 6.75" x 4.5", circa 1900, $1625.00

 

 Bow Guard: Navajo Nation unique Silver design flower background, diamond shape center wit Bow Guard: Navajo Nation unique Silver design flower background, diamond shape center with bezel oblong Turquoise, $1400.00

 

Zuni Nation Fetish: Standing Antlered Bear usually comical in facial expression and body pose, 3" standing with turquoise eyes, $220.00

 

 

 Parfleche Bag: Rawhide with Butterfly design indicates (Everlasting Life), storage of valuable items & prevents moisture, 30" x 18", $875.00 Parfleche Bag: Rawhide with Butterfly design indicates (Everlasting Life), storage of valuable items & prevents moisture, 30" x 18", $875.00

 

Zuni Nation Fetish: Standing 4" Bear stone carved with a Salmon Fish both have turquoise eyes Museum quality collectible $675.00

 

Southern Plains Fancy Dance Belt ca.1920-1930 42" length: $650.00

 

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