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Zuni Artists & Spirits of the Fetish

Zuni Fetish Powers & Directions according to Zuni cultural beliefs

 

Directions such as east, west, north and south also have significant relevance to the Zuni fetish power scheme. The power scheme is divided into two groups, protective and healing animals which include the mountain lion, bear badger, wolf, eagle, and the mole, and the hunting and prey animals which include the mountain lion, coyote, bobcat, wolf, eagle, and the mole.  Each guardian animal also has a symbolic color associated with it.

 

Mountain Lion – guardian of the north. Believed to be the most powerful fetish a hunter can possess. Considered the elder brother of all other protective and hunting animals. Its color is yellow. Believed to possess leadership and resourcefulness.

 

Bear  - guardian of the west. Bears carved in any white material or stone are considered more powerful in their curative abilities. Its color is blue. Believed to possess strength, introspection and the power of the soul.

 

Coyote – also guardian of the west. Used for hunting rabbits. Its color is blue. Believed to be a trickster.

 

Badger – guardian of the south. Believed to assist medicine men and shamans dig the roots and herbs required for healing. Its color is red. Believed to possess aggressiveness and perseverance.

 

Bobcat – also guardian of the east. Used to hunt antelope.

 

Wolves – guardian of the east. Believed to have very strong hunting powers and assist Zuni hunters when searching for larger game. Its color is white. Believed to possess wisdom, and is a pathfinder on journeys of survival.

 

Eagles- guardian of the sky. Used to hunt small games or used as a spirit or prayer carrier. Also used to make a connection with the divine. Its color encompasses the rainbow.

 

Moles – guardian of the underground. Protector of growing crops. Its color is black

 

The animals listed below and all others do not hold primary importance to the Zuni fetish power scheme but are believed to represent certain symbolisms.

 

Frogs – Believed to possess the ability to bring rain, fertility and abundance

 

Turtle – Believed to possess the ability of longevity and serves as a link to Zuni ancestors.

 

Snakes – Believed to possess the ability of transmutation of life, death and rebirth. Strong symbolism to lightning because of its zig zag movement.

 

Owls - guardian of the home

 

Raven – Believed to possess healing powers

 

Horse – Believed to possess healing powers

 

Buffalo – Believed to possess endurance to overcome weakness

 

Fox – Believed to possess the ability of camouflage and protection

 

  

Zuni Artists and their legacy

Please note this page will be revised and expanded to include all known Zuni artists

Family relations acquired from author Kent McManis and his books "Zuni Fetishes & Carvings"

 

 

Lena Boonegranddaughter of Teddy Weahkee, daughter of Edna Leki, sister to Dinah Gasper

 

Sarah Leekyadaughter of Leekya Deyuse, sister to Francis Leekya

 

Bernard Homer Jr.grandson of Leekya Deyuse, son of Bernard Homer Sr., brother to Juana Homer and Patrick Homer.

 

Delvin Leekyagrandson of Leekya Deyuse, brother to Freddie and Hayes Leekya

 

Ricky Laahtyson of Morris Laahty, uncle to Ron Laahty

 

Albenita Yuniegranddaughter to Johnny Quam, sister to Andres, Avery, Sandra, Faye, Georgia and Stewart Quandelacy.

 

Stewart Quandelacyson of Ellen Quandelacy, husband to Priscilla Lasiloo, uncle to Stuart Quandelacy

 

Claudia Peinagranddaughter of George Haloo Cheechee, wife to Arnie Calavanza, sister to Colvin Peina, Half sister to Gabriel and Troy Sice.

 

Todd Westikagreatgrandson of Johnny Quam, grandson of Annie Gasper Quam, son of Nancy Westika, nephew to Lynn and Rhoda Quam.

 Travis Lasiloo- -Son-in-law of Robert Natewa, brother-in-law of the late Staley Natewa

 

 Wilfred Cheama - Son of Louise Quam Cheama, brother to Lance, Fabian, and Arvella, brother-in-law to Karen Zunie, married Annette Zunie

 

Lance Cheama - Brother to Arvella, Fabian, Lance and Wilfred

 

Rhoda Quam - daughter of Annie Gasper Quam, sister to Lynn Quam, Pernell Gasper, Nancy Westika

 

Andres Quandelacy- married to Colleen Kaamasee, son of Ellen Quandelacy, brother to Albenita Yunie, Sandra, Avery, Faye, Georgia and Stewart Quandelacy

 

Herbert Him Jr. - son of Verna Chavez, brother to Ephran Chavez

 

Ronnie Lunasee - son of Eunice Quandelacy Lunase, brother to Rosella, Vernon, Reynold and Lucella Lunasee

 

Vern Nieto - married to Marjorie, father to Frank and Travis Nieto

 

Priscilla Lasiloo - married to Stewart Quandelacy, mother to Fonda and Chad

Dinah Gasper - married to Peter, daughter of Edna Leki, sister to Lena Boone, mother to Debra, Elroy,and Peter Gasper Jr.

 

Daisy Leornard Natewa- married to LaVies Natewa, daughter of Virginia Toombs, sister to Harrietta Byers martinez, sister-in-law to Florentino Martinez

 

Staley Natewa - grandson of Rex Natewa, cousinto Jonathan Natewa

 

Prudencia Quam - daughter to Andrew and Rosalia, sister to Andres, Dwight, Tyler Eldred and Georgette Quam

 

Vernon Lunasee - Son of James Lunasee and EuniceQuandelacy Lunasee

 

Dan Quam - son of Louise Quam Cheama, cousin to Kent Sedrick and Terry Banteah

 

Kenny Chavez -son of Benjamin Chavez, married to Anastasia Walema Chavez

 

Brian Yatsattie - brother to Nelson

 

 Raybert Kanteena - married Arvella Cheama

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