Onyx Buffalo by Lynn Quam
Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Bison (Si:wolo) is especially important to the Plains Indians. These magnificent animals were the basis of their lifeway before they were hunted to extinction by the white man. While not a traditional fetish subject for the Zunis, all animals have meaning and Bison reminds us of abundance and prayer.
3 x 3/4 x 1 7/8
Son of Annie Gasper Quam(d) a well known jeweler and fetish carver. Husband of Jayne Quam, also a fetish carver. Lynn and his wife have been carving for over 30+ years. Lynn is known for carving buffaloes with a slight tilt to their head and bears with inlaid heart lines on both sides of their back.
Original: $150.00
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$52.50Onyx Buffalo by Lynn Quam
Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Bison (Si:wolo) is especially important to the Plains Indians. These magnificent animals were the basis of their lifeway before they were hunted to extinction by the white man. While not a traditional fetish subject for the Zunis, all animals have meaning and Bison reminds us of abundance and prayer.
3 x 3/4 x 1 7/8
Son of Annie Gasper Quam(d) a well known jeweler and fetish carver. Husband of Jayne Quam, also a fetish carver. Lynn and his wife have been carving for over 30+ years. Lynn is known for carving buffaloes with a slight tilt to their head and bears with inlaid heart lines on both sides of their back.
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Carefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.
Bison (Si:wolo) is especially important to the Plains Indians. These magnificent animals were the basis of their lifeway before they were hunted to extinction by the white man. While not a traditional fetish subject for the Zunis, all animals have meaning and Bison reminds us of abundance and prayer.
3 x 3/4 x 1 7/8
Son of Annie Gasper Quam(d) a well known jeweler and fetish carver. Husband of Jayne Quam, also a fetish carver. Lynn and his wife have been carving for over 30+ years. Lynn is known for carving buffaloes with a slight tilt to their head and bears with inlaid heart lines on both sides of their back.
