Traditionally, Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from various materials by the Zuni Indians. These carvings serve a ceremonial purpose for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. As a form of contemporary Native American art, they are sold with non-religious intentions to collectors worldwide.
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“One’s fetishes are fascinating, but not because of their beauty or significance. The same could be said for one’s genitals, or one’s children.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)