F495 Mother of Pearl Mountain Lion
Mother of Pearl Mountain Lion by Zuni fetish carver Evalena Boone. The 3” x 3/4” x 1/2” mountain lion has turquoise eyes and a medicine bundle on its side.
Medicine Bundles are meant as a gift offering to the animal spirit. The bundles provide the animal spirit with energy, enhancing its powers and allowing its prayers to be heard more easily. They are carried on either the back or side of the fetish.
The mountain lion fetish, guardian of the North, is the most powerful fetish a hunter can possess. He is the elder brother to all other protective and hunting Zuni fetishes. The mountain lion fetish is believed to possess leadership and resourcefulness.
The Boone branch of the family consists of several generations of carvers. Most of the Boones work in a traditional style with simple lines.
About the artist
Evalina Boone
EVALENA BOONE learned carving techniques from her mother Lena and other Weahkee family members. Evalena has a bold style in creating traditional Zuni fetishes. She uses a variety of stone for her appealing fetishes, including Picasso marble, dolomite, jasper, murano glass and slag. Evalena is part of the well-known Teddey Weahkee family of Zuni Pueblo carvers. Evalena's brother is carver, Leland Boone and aunt is Dinah Gasper.
