Zuni Mountain Lion fetish carving by Sampson Tulley FC482

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Sampson Tulley - Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Mountain Lion Fetish Carving from serpentine by Zuni Sampson Tulley

Material	serpentine, turquoise, heishi of white shell, orange spiny oyster, jet, Read about stones ; feathers; sinew (thread made from animal tendon)
Length	1 7/8"
Height	3/4"
Width	3/4"
Hallmarks	none
Artist	Sampson Tulley, Zuni

Authentic Native American Mountain Lion Fetish Carving from serpentine by Zuni Sampson Tulley

Medicine bundle has feathers and beads of turquoise and shell heishi tied with sinew.

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Mountain Lion Fetish - #FC482

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Paula says - "Sampson Tulley's animals are carved in what is called 'reservation style' having minimal detail and closely resembling the rocks from which they came. The feather adornment is characteristic of Tulley's work.

"This is identified as a lion by the way the long tail comes up and lays along the back."

Authentic Native American Mountain Lion Fetish Carving from serpentine by Zuni Sampson Tulley

Lion has turquoise eyes.

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, fish rock is traditional. Read more about fetishes.

Mountain Lion Symbolism

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.

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".