News from Zuni Spirits

Very sad news:
Earlier this week we were stunned and saddened to learn of the passing of another of Zuni's talented young men. Jeffrey Tsalabutie, along with another young man, was killed in an automobile accident . What a tremendous loss this is to his family, his community and to those of us who found his work to be spectacular. Please keep his family in your prayers.

New Zuni Fetishes @ Zunispirits.com

Our second posting of June is now up and running. We have nine Zuni fetishes by Manuel Weahkee. Manuel is the only fulltime carver in his family at present. Both of the boys, Daniel and Nathaniel have taken jobs in the local oil industry and now only carve in their spare time. Daughter Danielle carves from time to time as well but being a typical teenager takes up most of her time and attention! There are some grandsons coming up the ranks and their work will be shown at the Santa Fe Indian market in August along with work by the other members of the Manuel Weahkee family.

We also have 16 Zuni fetishcarvings by a variety of Zuni artisans you know and love. You may click on the pictures below .. or follow this link to Zunispirits.com to see all the latest beauties from Zuniland.

New Zuni Fetishes

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NEW Zuni fetishes by MANUEL WEAHKEE

And from our June 12 showing ....

Zuni Fetishes on SALE

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Dave will be around to take and confirm your orders this weekend but I will be away until Wednesday. No parcels will go out until I return. Thanks for your patience! And thanks, as always, for your interest and support of Zunispirits.com.

New Zuni Fetishes @ Zunispirits.com

Well, after much delay and distraction we have finally updated Zunispirits.com with some new fetishes. The Zuni fetishes that recently arrived are fresh, innovative and remarkably well carved.

We've heard from Zuni that the news there is just as bleak as elsewhere in the nation. When money gets tight, buying artwork certainly becomes less of an option for most of us. And, since Zuni relies heavily on the sale of puebloan art whether it's fetishes, pottery, paintings or jewelry, times are especially tough there.

Dave and I appreciate all the support Zunispirits.com has received during this tough financial time. We know there are lots of places your money could go and we're grateful that (thanks to you!) Zunispirits.com continues to perservere! And as long as can hang in there .. we'll do our best to continue representing the artisan community of Zuni and to bring you the finest in Zuni fetishes from your favorite carvers. As always, we very much appreciate your time and interest and we hope you find a new Zuni fetish that gives you joy and happiness.

You may view the fetishes here or via our website, Zunispirits.com

NEW Zuni fetishes posted June 12

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Zuni Fetishes on SALE - Further price reduction 6/8!

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Manuel Weahkee

The posting of Manuel Weahkee pieces is imminent (early next week?) We are just waiting to get confirmation from Manuel on some details about the pieces. You can read more about this branch of the Weahkee family at this link.

ZUNI SPIRITS: A Portfolio of Fine Zuni Fetish Carvings

We recently received a new shipment of our book "ZUNI SPIRITS: A Portfolio of Fine Zuni Fetish Carvings". If you aren't aware that Dave and I have written this book, you can read more about it at this link.

Hardcover, domestic shipping = $107.00
Hardcover, OS Priority shipping = $112.00
Hardcover, Express priority (includes insurance) = $126.00

We also have a few copies of our book in paperback edition and they are priced as follows:

Softcover, domestic shipping = $65.00
Softcover, OS Priority shipping = $70.00
Softcover, Express priority (includes insurance) = $84.00

If you'd like to order a copy of our book just email us and let us know which version you prefer (& signed or not) and your shipping address & preference.

Dirt Road Heaven

I continue to chronicle our adventures here in Dirt Road Heaven via my blog. If you enjoy mine and Dave's nature photography and need a dose of barefoot joy to ward off the asphalt blues from time to time, I invite you to stop by, sit with me on the deck or by the pond or in the meadow and marvel at all the wonders our little chunk of woods provides. Our novice efforts at gardening and chicken ranching will also be shared as well as our voluminous experience with sunsets, dragonflies and box turtles. You can subscribe to receive DRH via email, RSS feed, via google friend or facebook. Come see us @ Dirt Road Heaven where shoes are strictly an option.