F554 Mountain Lion
Picasso Mountain Lion fetish by Zuni carver Wilfred Cheama. 2 3/4” x 1” x 1” Mountain Lion has turquoise eyes.
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.
About the artist
Wilfred Cheama
WILFRED CHEAMA carves Zuni Fetish eagles, mountain lions and directional sets in a detailed and strong manner as do his brothers, Lance and Fabian Cheama, and Dan Quam. Wilfred and his siblings have taken Zuni fetish carving to the realm of realistic, detailed and naturalistic fetish creations. Wilfred's work is highly praised and sought after by collectors as well as everyday lookers because of his beautiful and striking-looking carvings.
