ZUNI RICOLITE MOUNTAIN LION FETISH BY EVALENA BOONE

Description Zuni mountain lion fetishes represent leadership and resourcefulness.  Wonderfully carved by Evalena Boone.  Made out of Ricolite and bundled with Turquoise, Coral, and Spiny Oyster.  A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. 1  3/4” tall x 2  3/8” long x 5/8” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people.  Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture.  Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to collectors worldwide.  With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own.