Zuni Mountain Lion Fetish by Stewart Quandelacy

1" x 2"

A Mountain Lion Zuni fetish is a captivating piece of art and spirituality from the Zuni Pueblo of New Mexico, where the tradition of carving fetishes goes back centuries. The mountain lion holds a special place in Zuni culture as the Guardian of the North, one of the six sacred directions (north, west, south, east, above, and below). It’s seen as the elder brother of all protective animals, embodying leadership, intuition, resourcefulness, and fierce independence—qualities tied to its role as a top predator in the wild.