{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-mounting-lion-fetish-by-andres-quandelacy","title":"Zuni Pueblo Mounting Lion Fetish By Andres Quandelacy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.125\" H x 2.375\" L x .5\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Royston Green Turquoise with Brown Matrix and 2 Insight Light Blue Turquoise Heartline and Eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndres Quandelacy was a renowned Zuni Pueblo fetish carver from a prominent family of artists (including siblings like Faye, Stewart, and Sandra Quandelacy). He was particularly celebrated for his detailed mountain lion (also called cougar or puma) fetishes, often featuring a distinctive profiled style with the tail curled over the back, inlaid turquoise eyes, and a turquoise (or sometimes coral) heartline—a traditional Zuni symbol representing the breath of life or the animal's spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Zuni tradition, the mountain lion is the guardian of the north and the most powerful hunting animal, symbolizing leadership, resourcefulness, courage, and protection. Fetishes like these are hand-carved from various materials (e.g., mother of pearl, Picasso marble, jet, turquoise, or coral) and are prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316042612901,"sku":"251114-02","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/251114-02_1.jpg?v=1766087980","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/zuni-pueblo-mounting-lion-fetish-by-andres-quandelacy","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}