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The badger is a resourceful, generally easygoing animal that also knows how to be a tenacious fighter when the situation calls for it. As a result of its unique personality and what its characteristics represent, this animal has profound symbolic…
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The Sunface symbol plays a major role in Zuni culture because it represents the sacred Sun Father. Read on to learn about the symbolism and traditions of Sunface, as well as how it is used in Zuni culture today. Zuni…
Continue readingSteeped in history and significance, Zuni fetishes are presumed to boast magical powers that ward off evil, safeguard the mind and body, and protect against universal plights. It’s for this reason that American Indians regard fetishes with paramount importance. To properly honor…
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Indigenous people have carved and used fetishes throughout history. What are Zuni Fetishes? Fetishes are carvings, often palm-sized, usually of animals or figures that hold spiritual importance to the Zuni. These small carvings are believed to hold magical powers that…
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When most people picture Native American tribes from years ago, they often envision tribal members in leather-fringed clothing riding horses bareback. However, horses were not always a part of Native American culture. Though horses date back centuries in in Native…
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