The following is an index of Additonal Information about Native American Art. Please choose the category that interests you most. When a fetish maker prays over his created work, a mystical power is believed to be released which can assist him in finding a solution to his present problems.
All Southwestern tribes make and use fetishes.
However, the Zuni people have developed a reputation for being skillful carvers. Fetishes offer good luck, protection and hunting guidance from the inner spirit or each carved animal. It is essential that the owner of any given fetish care for his carving. It should be given proper administration and regular feeding. Fetishes are believed to feed on cornmeal.