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We are located in the Zuni Mountains just 20 miles from the Zuni Pueblo. I'm Harry Theobald, owner of the company and am assisted by Joshua McNitt and his mother, Lisa. I've been trading in Zuni since 1974 and work directly with the finest carvers/artists in the Zuni Pueblo. We offer Premium Quality, one of a kind Zuni Fetishes and Jewelry, most are made from semi-precious gemstones that we supply to the artist.
Natural American Turquoise is our specialty,(for 32 years) we offer Zuni Fetishes and Jewelry set with this wonderful gemstone. Details about the turquoise; type, color, history, and name of the mine will be in the description of each piece.
While looking at what we offer, remember to CLICK ON THE IMAGE to view more images along with more information about the item, gemstone and artist who created the piece.
All of our items are Satisfaction Guaranteed, and a Certificate of Authenticity (signed by the artist, when possible) comes with each piece purchased.
If you are disatisfied with an item we only ask that you return it within two weeks.
Thank you for looking at what we offer,
Harry Theobald
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1-888-225-4949
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 Premium Quality
Zuni Fetish Carvings & Fetish Sculptures
and rare natural American turquoise jewelry.
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Ricky Laahty Zuni Fetish Carvings
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Ricky Laahty is famous for his wonderful, whimsical frogs. "Ricky Frogs make you smile" Ricky learned to carve from his father Morris Laahty in 1984. He is now 46 years old and has won many Blue Ribbons at Indian Market, Heard Museum and the Museum of Northern Arizona. There is a full page devoted to Ricky in Kent McManis' book: " Zuni Fetishes and Carvings, One-Volumn, Expanded Edition, page 70.
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 We offer Zuni fetishes carved by some of the most popular and talented carvers/artists such as Ron Laahty, Fred Bowannie, Lynn and Jayne Quam, Fabian and Vivella Cheama, the Sheche/Kucate family, Jeffery Tsalabutie, Gibbs Othole, Dee Edaakie, Alonzo Esalio and many more. We supply semi-precious gemstones such as Turquoise, Lapis, Sugilite, Alunite, Coral and Amber.
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 We will be listing jewelry made by Navajo, Zuni, Santo Domingo Pueblo, and a few non-indian, South-West jewelers. The majority of our jewelry is made with historic natural American Turquoises. We also will have jewelry made from gem Variscite, natural red Coral, Lapis Lazuli and purple Sugilite. We only sell premium quality jewelry made with Sterling Silver and some Gold. Information on the artist and stones will be in the description.
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 NOW LISTING! Natural Gemstone Rough for the Cutter and Carver and Spectacular Mineral Specimens for the Collector. Natural American Turquoise is our specialty, we will offer a large variety from many mines. We also will have Lapis, Gem Silica Chrysocolla, Old Coral, Manganoan Sugilite, Boulder Opal, Opal Fluorite, Gem Variscite and more. The Cibola Lapidary Group are Philip Chambless, Harry Theobald, and David McNitt. We all live in the Zuni Mountains, Cibola County, New Mexico.
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FALL SALE COMING SOON!!! - Monday, October 06, 2008We will have our annual fall sale on October 16th, more information here on Monday 10/12. We recently listed 50 new Zuni Fetishes. Ricky Frogs, Bears and one Fox, Fred Bears and Badgers, and many more. We recently listed 40 pieces of beautiful natural turquoise and sterling silver Navajo Jewelry. New to Zuni Mountain Trading?Want some references? Click Here. To check out our ebay feedback.
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