Zuni Badger Fetishes – Healers of the South

The Badger, guardian of the South, is a powerful healer and symbol of persistence in Zuni tradition. Known for its courage and tenacity, the Badger represents the medicine of endurance — the ability to dig deep and uncover the roots of both illness and truth.

Zuni carvers portray the Badger close to the earth, reflecting its connection to herbs, minerals, and the healing forces of nature. It reminds us that true recovery begins with patience and steadfast care. Many Zuni families honor the Badger as a protector of healers and as a spirit that teaches resilience through every challenge.

Each Badger fetish, whether carved from jet, serpentine, or pipestone, carries the energy of determination and grounding. Collectors value them as symbols of strength in times of struggle and as totems of restorative power.