{"product_id":"22-1528-large-zuni-bison-fetish-bison-by-al-lewis-zuni","title":"Large Zuni Bison Fetish by Alan Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2\" x 3 1\/2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolished White Alabaster by Alan Lewis Zuni w\/ Turquoise inset eyes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA white buffalo or white bison is an American bison possessing white fur, and is considered sacred or spiritually significant in several Native American religions; therefore, such buffalo are often visited for prayer and other religious rituals. The coats of buffalo are almost always brown and their skin a dark brown or black; however, white buffalo can result from one of several physical conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Indians have used fetishes throughout recorded history. Fetishes are believed to hold magical powers and protect the owner or craftsmen from various problems of mind or body. Some believe that their mystical powers can even protect against problems of the universe. It is also believed that the care a fetish receives is directly proportional to the protection it will provide. Indians believe that fetishes must be properly cared for. They are given offerings of cornmeal and kept in special turquoise encrusted fetish pots or pouches. Often fetishes are adorned with turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. These are offerings to the fetish for gifts received or anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45877618901157,"sku":"22-1528","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/s725348264778838518_p9815_i80_w1000.jpg?v=1757346827","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/22-1528-large-zuni-bison-fetish-bison-by-al-lewis-zuni","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}