Eagle carries the power of intuition and creativeness, along with the powers of healing and spirit. Eagle- Eagle is the guardian fetish of the Upper region.Duck- Duck represents the spirits of those who have passed on.Dolphin- Dolphin represents the spirit of trust and friendship.Dog- Dog represents a true friend and is very loyal.Deer is gentle and has the ability to sacrifice for the greater good. Deer- Deer represents grace and gratitude.Crow- Crow is the keeper of the sacred law.He represents humor and the ability to laugh at one's own mistakes. The master trickster who often tricks himself. The coyote is respected for his knowledge and survival skills if not for his actions. Corn Maiden- Corn Maiden represents strength, creation, and wisdom.Butterfly- Butterfly represents beauty and transformation.Buffalo also represents a steadfast endurance to rise above one's weaknesses. Buffalo- Buffalo represents prophesy and fulfillment of powers.Bobcat also represents clairvoyance and is a secret keeper. Bobcat is the hunting animal of the South and is used by the Zuni when hunting antelope. Bobcat is thought of as the older brother to wolf and the younger brother of mountain lion. Elusive and intelligent, a solitary and independent hunter, believed to be helpful when hunting antelope because of a special predator/prey relationship. Bobcat/Lynx/Wildcat- Prey God of the South.Beaver- Beaver is industrious and diligent.All bear fetishes are powerful but the white bear is the most powerful medicine bear. He is the great protector, the "sacred bear" He is a spiritual guide and also carries within him supernatural powers. The bear is associated with great strength, power, healing and self-knowledge. Living close to the ground, he has great knowledge of the earth. He will not give up until he has reached a desired goal. Badger represents passion and persistence. The badger dominates the activities of husbandry and agriculture, relatively small but fierce and tenacious and has been known to prevail over animals far larger, as such they can be counted on in tight situations to display boldness and perseverance. Armadillo represents variety in one's inner life he is thick-skinned and reserved. He is slow-moving and makes sure he gets things done correctly. Armadillo- Armadillo is the keeper of the home. ![]() Fetishes sold today are more correctly referred to as carvings, as they have not been blessed by a medicine man. The mole is the guardian of the inner Earth and the eagle is the guardian of the Sky. Each guardian fetish guards one of the six directions: the mountain lion is the guardian of the North, the badger guards the South, the bear defends the west, and the wolf is the guardian of the East. Zuni Indians believe in the six cardinal guardian fetishes. These are offerings to the fetish for gifts received or anticipated. ![]() Often fetishes are adorned with turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. They are given offerings of cornmeal and kept in special turquoise encrusted fetish pots or pouches. Indians believe that fetishes must be properly cared for. It is also believed that the care a fetish receives is directly proportional to the protection it will provide. Some believe that their mystical powers can even protect against problems of the universe. Fetishes are believed to hold magical powers and protect the owner or craftsmen from various problems of mind or body. American Indians have used fetishes throughout recorded history.
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