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Zuni fetish carvers Leland Boone and Daphne Quam made this wonderful bear fetish out of Nutria Stone and is bundled with Turquoise and Mother of Pearl Shell. The Bear is the Guardian fetish of the West, and represents healing and strength. A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. (note-there is natural fracturing in the stone)
1 7/8” tall x 2 3/16” long x 1 1/4” wide
Artist card included
Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people. Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture. Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to colle/ctors worldwide. With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own.
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| Weight | .5 lbs |
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