Zuni Pueblo Sitting Eagle Fetish

Late 20th Century

1.625" H x 2.625" L x .75" W

Hand Carved from Picasso Marble with Yellow, Orange and Blue Feathers, 2 Inlaid Coral Eyes, 15 Heishi Beads, 1 Black Jet Bead 1 Coral Bead and 1 Turquoise Bead Tied to His Back Signed TA

Excellent Condition

Zuni Pueblo eagle fetishes are traditional Native American carvings from the Zuni people in New Mexico. These small stone (or sometimes antler) animal figures hold spiritual significance, with the eagle representing the guardian of the sky (zenith direction). It symbolizes intuition, creativity, healing, vision, clarity, and connection to the divine — often seen as a messenger between humans and the Creator.

A sitting eagle is a perched or seated pose, common in fetish carvings where eagles are depicted with folded wings, sometimes protecting a pueblo, holding prey, or in a resting stance.