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The fall season is well underway and for the Mexican people an important celebration during this time is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. This holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and…
Continue readingNative Americans have carved and used fetishes throughout history. Fetishes are small carvings, usually of animals or human forms, believed to hold magical powers that can protect their owner or creator from harm to the spirit and body, assist…
Continue readingWe’ve written about Zuni fetishes here before, carvings that embody an animal or supernatural spirit. Each fetish symbolizes a different special power, ability, or natural force. Many artists include a medicine bundle tied to the back of the fetish….
Continue readingLast month, we wrote about Zuni fetishes and their representation of spiritual powers. North, South, East, West, above, and below are each associated with a special animal and color and assist the Zuni people during different periods of their lives….
Continue readingLike many cultures, the Zuni Native Americans have many cultural traditions handed down from generation to generation. To represent and pass on their traditions, the Zuni people are known for their gift of being talented and prolific carvers of fascinating…
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