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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 fetishes represent the connection that Zunis feel to every aspect of their natural world. Zuni fetish carvings are symbolic art pieces rich in history, culture and symbolism. Get one today!!

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In Zuni, snakes are revered for their ability to 'travel between worlds' residing both underground on terra firma. Regardless of your personal feelings about them, they do a service in their world keeping rodents and other reptile populations in check. Personally, I find them kind of fascinating .. from a distance!

One of my favorite "snake in the road" experiences occurred in the Zuni Mountains. Dave and I were out there for a buying trip and had taken the day off to explore a bit. Driving in the beautiful Zuni mountains (outside the reservation) we came upon a green rattlesnake in the road. He was small, olive colored and absolutely beautiful. He was also lumpy .. mice for lunch? We admired him, took his picture and left him to his kingdom.

Vivella Cheama has carved this beautiful coiled rattlesnake from a vividly colored piece of turquoise. With nicely placed matrix and etched details, this little guy will help you move between all your worlds. (We all wear so many hats these days.) He has jet inlaid eyes and is initialed on his chin.


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




    No.: 0273 | S O L D
    Price: $165. |
    Zuni Carver: Vivella Cheama
    Item: Rattlesnake
    Material: Turquoise
    Dimensions: 1 9/16" L x 1/2" T x 1 3/16" W
    Signed: VC
    Shipping costs: 9.25 + depending on your location

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or zunispirits at yahoo dot com

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!

The Zuni Spirits Blog

In an effort to keep our collectors informed of new arrivals, posts of interest to Zuni fetish collectors, the latest critters to visit our east Texas woods, rants, raves and rambles will be published HERE at the Zuni Spirits Blog. You may subscribe (& unsubscribe) at this link.





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