Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish

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Zuni Carved Mountain Lion Fetish by Terrance Tsethlikai

Wonderful mountain lion carved from mudstone with turquoise eyes. This piece was carved by Zuni artist Terrance Tsethlikai. Mountain lion fetishes are carried by travelers to protect them on their journey and also by hunters to help ensure a successful hunt. Guardian of the North...the mountain lion symbolizes personal power, resourcefulness, leadership, intuition and loyalty.