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Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni - Rattlesnake Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Farlan and Paulette Quam

materials	Picasso marble, turquoise, melon shell, coral, Read about stones
length	5"
width	2 1/2"
height	1/2"
hallmark	inscribed: FP QUAM
artist	Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni

Farlan and Paulette Quam's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Farlan and Paulette Quam

Inlaid turquoise eyes.

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Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni
Rattlesnake Fetish Carving
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Authentic Native American rattlesnake Fetish Carving of Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes and power spots by Zuni carver Farlan and Paulette Quam

Medicine bundle of shell heishi, coral, and turquoise.

Indian Snake Symbolism

For some Native American tribes the snake represents abundant rainfall and fertility and is depicted as as lightning or a lightning arrow. Some tribes use the snake as a healing image or for swiftness in battle. The snake does not symbolize anything negative or treacherous. Snakes are rarely used in Navajo jewelry but they are often seen in Zuni jewelry.

We here in Colorado live with snakes - they are part of the landscape and ecosystem. Since our climate is semi-arid, we welcome the abundant rainfall the snake might bring.

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.

What is a Medicine Bundle?

Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied onto the animal that consists of turquoise nuggets, coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be an offering to the fetish, to used 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".