09/20/2022
Zuni Fetishes and Carvings.
Tied to the back of many fe**shes are medicine bundles tightly bound with sinew. Coral in the bundle represents ocean life, blue represents birds, black represents night creatures, brown is earth and white is winter. Some fe**shes have an inlaid stone arrow. It is called a lifeline or heart line. Beginning at the mouth where breath gives life, it points to the soul where faith and inner strength preside. The arrow that is placed on the fe**sh is given for protection and good luck. Zuni fe**shes' are not manufactured nor are they produced on demand. Each carving is a handmade work of art.
Here is a list of the meaning of the fe**shes.
Armadillo: Slow, sure, in no hurry. Get things right. Keeper of the home.
Badger: Independent, may be sought out of healing based upon knowledge of herbs.
Bat: Guardian of the night, cleaner.
Bear: Strength. introspection, spiritual journey through life.
Beaver: Power of working and attaining a sense of achievement, builder.
Buffalo: Endurance to over-come. Great emotional courage. Provider to all.
Butterfly: The art of transformation. The ability to know or to change the mind.
Coyote: The master trickster who tricks himself, laughter, humor and foolishness.
Corn Maiden: Honored for nurturing her people with the flesh of her body, corn.
Crow: The keeper of sacred law.
Deer: The power of gentleness.
Dog: Loyalty, noble, a true and loyal friend.
Dolphin: Trust, loyalty and spirit of friendship.
Duck: Spirits of those who have passed.
Eagle: Creator, teacher, loyalty, great integrity and spiritual connection to the great divine.
Elk: Teachers that pacing yourself will increase your stamina.
Fish: Purifier. Character and ability to hide emotions.
Fox: Camouflage. Ability to mend into one's surroundings and be unnoticed.
Frog: Bringer of rain and abundance and fertility.
Hawk: Messenger of the Gods. To observe the obvious you do.
Horned Lizard: Self-reliance, longevity and protects ancestral bounty.
Horse: Swiftness, strength, enlightenment and possesses healing powers.
Hummingbird: Messenger and stopper of time.
Lizard: Conversation and agility.
Lynx: The knower of secrets and clairvoyance ability.
Mole: Protector of the growing crops and underworld.
Moose: Headstrong. unstoppable and longevity.
Mountain Lion: Power of leadership. Ability to lead without insisting others to follow.
Mouse: Scrutiny, paying attention to detail.
Otter: Laughter, curiosity and mischievous.
Owl: Can see what others can't. Essence of true wisdom. Deception.
Parrot: Symbolic to the sun. As rainbows are the product of rain and sunlight.
Pheasant: Confidence, attraction and flamboyance.
Porcupine: The power of faith and trust.
Quail: Sacred spirit. Ceremonial. Holy.
Rabbit: Virtue, serenity, low curiosity, quiet talent, restrained passion. The special guardian of women in child birth, also associated with safe birth and long life for children.
Raccoon: Bandit, shy, resourceful.
Ram: Sense of self worth. Assures an increase in flocks.
Raven: Magic, the messenger of the great mystery. A change in consciousness.
Seal: Family oriented. Possesses power in numbers.
Sheep: Charity. Elegance. Passion. Best as the art. Talents brings riches.
Skunk: Vary, conspicuous and intense.
Snake: Power of creation transmutation of Life, Death and Rebirth.
Spider: Creative patterns of life.
Squirrel: Natural intelligence, savor, protects reserves.
Turkey: Smart, elusive and festive.
Turtle: Oldest symbol of Mother Earth. Longevity and the art of grounding.
Wolf: Teacher, pathfinder, sharing of your knowledge and never ending journey.
