Abby Quam ammonite snail fetish

32x30mm ammonite snail fetish hand carved by Zuni artisan Abby Quam. Snail gives us determination.

A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion.  Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life.  Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.