Badgers

This glowing badger was carved by Kenric Laiwakete from translucent purple, blue, and green flourite.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes and heartline.  The line on the badger's back is detailed.  It feels very good in the hand.  KL is engraved on the bottom.  More about badgers below.

Size: .675" H x 3.25" L x 1.25" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This young badger is hitching a ride on its mom.  We wonder where they are going?  They were carved by Ed Lementino from Mexican onyx and have a lovely offering bundle of heishi and red coral.  Their eyes are inlaid turquoise.  More about badgers below.

Size: 1.25" H x 3" L x 1.875" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt.  And, if you have seen the video on social media, apparently they can also befriend coyotes in the wild!

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

These three badgers were carved by Ed Lementino from alabaster.  The offering bundle is white clam shell and five turquoise beads.  The eyes are inlaid jet.  We know that badgers are fierce, so these three will move through the world safely.

Size: 2.875" H x 3" L x 1.875" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

We imagine that this golden badger carries its stories around on its back.  Every color a memory of something to teach the youngers how to live in a good way.  Navajo carver, Jayne Quam, is the maker, and is married to Zuni carver, Lynn Quam.  The stone is honey calcite with beautiful inlay that includes turquoise, shell, abalone, azurite, and serpentine.

Size: .675" H x 2.5" L x 1.675" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This mama and baby badger was carved by Ed Lementino from marble.  The offering bundle on one is white clam shell and two natural coral beads, and the offering bundle on the other is pen shell heishi and two natural coral beads.  The eyes are inlaid jet.  We know that badgers are fierce, so this baby will move through the world safely!

Size: 1" H x 2.25" L x 1.5" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This Bold Badger was carved by Alex Tsethlikai from Zuni Pueblo from Picasso marble with inlaid turquoise eyes.  The face, paws, back stripe, and tail are all well detailed.  The offering bundle is a jet arrowhead with turquoise, heishi, and coral beads.  More about badgers below.

Size: .75" H x 2.75" L x 1" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

While we never imagined a badger and coyote hanging out and being friends in the wild, we have so enjoyed the social media videos on nature cams where they are patient and playful with one another!

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

Daphne Quam carved this blue-eyed badger from bright orange alabaster and inlaid turquoise eyes.  The sweet face, ears, tail, and feet are detailed.  The offering bundle has a black-lip Mother of Pearl arrowhead with two turquoise beads on top.  It feels very good in the hand.

Size: 1" H x 3.5" L x 1.25" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

The clouds that arrive in autumn give hints to the rain and snow to come.   Alex Tsethlikai carved this badger from turquoise with the palest of blue "clouds" on the back.  It has inlaid jet eyes and a gracefully long arrowhead medicine bundle.

Size: .675" H x 2.125" L x .875" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south which is associated with new beginnings.  Badgers are diligent and fierce; you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.

This powerful badger was carved by Herbert Him from Picasso marble.  The stone itself is gorgeous, and the details on the face, feet, and tail and impeccable.  It has inlaid turquoise eyes.  More about badgers below.

Size: .75" H x 4" L x 1.675" W

In the Zuni tradition badgers are the guardians of the south.  Badgers are diligent and fierce, you would not want to mess with one!  They are creatures of both the world underground where their dens are, and the world on Mother Earth’s belly where they live during the day to hunt. 

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.