Featured Jet Fetish: Zuni?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Potteryplease, Aug 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM.

  1. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    Unlike the papier-mache fish on another thread of mine, I actually do think this black fetish I found is pretty elegant.

    When I first picked it up, I was surprised how light it is, but I've since learned about fetishes made from jet. (I also learned you can polish jet with a sunshine cloth, which I did.)

    It's unsigned, but is it likely Zuni, and, if so, perhaps by someone in the Quandelacy family? Others of theirs online have some similarities.

    Thanks for any comments.

    Just over 3" / 8 cm.

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    Potteryplease, Aug 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Damn-that's gorgeous Pott ! Love some of the modern Zuni and Navajo work.
     
    bosko69, Aug 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    yup, she's pretty alright..
     
    komokwa, Aug 11, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Perfectly stylized. I don't know who could have made it, but it is a real beauty.
     
    Any Jewelry, Aug 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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  5. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Nice!
     
    Boland, Aug 11, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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  6. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Perfectly covetable.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Aug 11, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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