Zuni Buffalo Fetishes – Symbols of Strength & Abundance

The Buffalo, known scientifically as the American Bison, is one of the most sacred animals in Native tradition — a protector, provider, and symbol of prayer fulfilled. To the Zuni, it represents abundance, endurance, and gratitude for all that the earth gives.

Across the Plains, the Lakota people know the Buffalo as Tatanka — a sacred spirit of life and renewal. Though the language differs, the reverence is shared: a deep respect for the strength that sustains communities through every season.

Zuni Buffalo fetishes, carved from stones like marble, jet, and alabaster, embody grounded strength and gratitude. Each piece is a reminder to live in balance and to honor the gifts of the natural world.