We picked up this book at the Heard Museum and found it to be an invaluable tool for beginners and experts alike...all in one volume.  We begged Ms. Whittle to let us offer the book on our website for our customers.  To that end, we have a limited number of autographed copies available for you to purchase.  We highly recommend this book.  In addition, Ms. Whittle has authorized us to quote her throughout our fetish section.

Book Description
When is a fetish not a fetish? Find out in this celebration of the most misunderstood genre of Southwestern Indian carvings. From Beast Gods to Directional Guardian Spirits, this book explores the magic and mystery behind the charismatic, mostly stone, animal figures or fetishes skillfully carved by artists from the Southwestern Pueblos. Enthusiasts will delight in the hundreds of full-color photographs. Pictures and text highlight the impressive variety of forms, materials, and traditional and contemporary styles available to collectors. This book discusses the symbolic meanings associated with these figures and explains how they are "borrowed" for use by members of non-Native American cultures. A price guide is included to help collectors orient themselves to current market values.