The Bear
The most common of the Zuni fetishes, the Bear is associated with protection and healing. A strong and protective animal, the Bear represents the journey but also the value of introspection through its hibernation. All bears are healers, particularly white Bears, but it appears most prevalent in the colour blue.
The Coyote
The Coyote is a great teacher who knows that life is unpredictable and uncontrollable. However, he is also arrogant, representing the failings of self-centeredness. The Coyote is often featured in the colour blue.
The Fox
Representing qualities of perception, cleverness and subtlety, the Fox approaches life with amusement and adaptability. Foxes are portrayed in Zuni fetishes as being similar to the Wolf but with an elongated form, bushy tails and delicate facial features.
The Wolf
The Wolf is associated with loyalty, but also individuality, within the family clan. The Wolf is the pathfinder who shares his knowledge. He is the younger brother of the Bobcat in Zuni. The Wolf most commonly appears in white stone.
The most common of the Zuni fetishes, the Bear is associated with protection and healing. A strong and protective animal, the Bear represents the journey but also the value of introspection through its hibernation. All bears are healers, particularly white Bears, but it appears most prevalent in the colour blue.
The Coyote
The Coyote is a great teacher who knows that life is unpredictable and uncontrollable. However, he is also arrogant, representing the failings of self-centeredness. The Coyote is often featured in the colour blue.
The Fox
Representing qualities of perception, cleverness and subtlety, the Fox approaches life with amusement and adaptability. Foxes are portrayed in Zuni fetishes as being similar to the Wolf but with an elongated form, bushy tails and delicate facial features.
The Wolf
The Wolf is associated with loyalty, but also individuality, within the family clan. The Wolf is the pathfinder who shares his knowledge. He is the younger brother of the Bobcat in Zuni. The Wolf most commonly appears in white stone.