Zuni Carved Buffalo Fetish

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Zuni Carved Buffalo Fetish by Burt Awelagte

This buffalo was carved from sandstone with turquoise eyes and an offering bundle. These bundles are meant as a gift offering to the animal spirit. The bundles provide the animal spirit with energy, enhancing its powers and allowing its prayers to be heard more easily. The buffalo represents good medicine, the fulfillment of powers and steadfast endurance. The buffalo was the mainstay of the Plains Indians and was used for food as well as shelter, clothing and weapons. by Zuni artist Burt Awelagte.