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Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni - Double Lion Fetish Carvings

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Authentic Native American Double Lion Fetish Carving by Zuni Cheryl Beyika

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Cheryl Beyuka - Zuni
Double Lion Fetish - #FC360

Authentic Native American Double Lion Fetish Carving by Zuni Cheryl Beyika

material	apple coral, fishrock, turquoise, Acoma jet, Read about stones; Sinew (thread made from animal tendon)
size	2" long 1/2" tall 5/8" wide
hallmarks	signed: Cheryl Beyuka Zuni
artist	Cheryl Beyuka, Zuni

Lions of apple coral and fishrock with eyes of inlaid Acoma jet.

Each medicine bundle consists of three turquoise nuggets tied with sinew.

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What is a Fetish?

A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. Although carved from many types of rock, fishrock is traditional. Read more about fetishes.

Mountain Lion symbolizes grace, leadership, and strength. Lion has the natural ability to lead without insisting that others follow. She teaches the ability to be so true to yourself - in responsibility, honesty, responsibility -and to trust your inner knowledge and direction. Lion can impart power and self-confidence when dealing with problematic people. The Cherokee people considered Mountain Lion sacred because she has the power to see in the dark.

Medicine Bundle - Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied on the back of the animal that consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

Zuni Fetishes and Carvings
Types of Fetishes

Fetish Necklace

The use of small carved animals on Native American necklaces is a modern invention for the market. It is not traditional to use a fetish, per se, on a necklace or as jewelry.

Table Fetish

Table fetishes stand on a flat surface for viewing. They come in various scales with the 2-inch scale being the size most commonly sold today.

Pocket Fetish

A fetish can be carried when the power of the animal is desired to help the person with a routine task or an obstacle or problem. Pocket fetishes might help with safe travel, a successful venture or "hunt", a good yield or "crop".