Serpentine Coyote by Bernard Luwakete Neolithic similarly to a straw

similarly to a straw

each piece is handcrafted using very simple tools

Onyx has been mined and used for jewelry

for humidifying and warming cold

Four pieces of coral are accented with traditional Native American silverwork

Serpentine Coyote by Bernard Luwakete Neolithic similarly to a strawPrized for their beauty and spiritual renewal, fetishes have long been an important part of Native American Culture. When a Fetish maker prays over his created work, a mystical power is believed to become released, assisting a person in finding a solution to their present problems. All Southwestern tribes make and use fetishes, however, the Zuni people have developed a reputation for being skillful carvers. Among the Zunis, fetishes offer good luck,