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Vivella Cheama

Zuni Spirits is proud to represent a variety of Zuni fetish carvers, including Vivella Cheama ! Zuni fetishes are treasures from the talented artisans of Zuni Pueblo, NM! We appreciate your interest in Zuni fetishes. Collecting them is a passion we share! Zuni Spirits is celebrating eleven years of online web-gallery representation of Zuni fetish carvings! Vivella Cheama is just one of the talented artisans whose work you'll find often at Zuni Spirits! Collectors of Zuni fetishes not only acquire wonderful works art, they also support the Zuni community and culture! Zuni fetish carvings are symbolic art pieces rich in history, culture and symbolism. Get one today!!

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Of all the sea creatures carved by Zuni artisans my favorite would have to be the sea turtle. There's something very endearing about them. I actually saw one, when I was about eight, leaving the beach in the pre-dawn hours when my family was camped on Galveston Island. Later in life, I saw another from a sailboat in Galveston bay. I think they might be as curious about us .. as we are about them.

Vivella Cheama is part of the talented Cheama family of carvers. Her husband is Fabian, brother of Arvella, Lance and Wilfred. She carves beautifully and textures her subject with vivid detail. This sea turtle is made of turquoise and has an etched shell, body and head. The eyes are inlaid of jet. Very sweet .. and signed on the front right flipper but very indistinctly.


If you would like to read more about the turtle's characteristics and attributes click here. And click here to hear "Turtle" in Shiwi, the language of Zuni.




    No.: 0247 | S O L D
    Zuni Carver: Vivella Cheama
    Item: Sea Turtle
    Material: Turquoise
    Dimensions: 1 3/4" L x 7/16" T x1 3/8" W
    Signed: VC (barely legible)

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The Zuni Fetish Story

If you're new to Zuni fetish collecting and interested in learning more about them, we have written a short article about Zuni fetishes and what they mean to the Zuni culture. CLICK HERE to read the article on Zuni fetishes.

Zuni Fetish Meanings

We've written this article to inform Zuni fetish collectors about the specific meanings and attributes of the more traditional Zuni fetish carvings. CLICK HERE to read the article on Zuni fetish meanings.

The Zuni Language

If, as a Zuni fetish collector, you haven't had the opportunity visit Zuni Pueblo but would enjoy hearing some words in the Zuni language, we hope you'll findthis article interesting and informative. CLICK HERE and turn up your volume to enjoy!

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