Description
Zuni bear fetishes represent healing and strength. Zuni artist Bernard Laiwakete made this marvelous bear fetish. The bear carving is made out of Chrysocolla. This great carving would make a great addition to your Native American art or Zuni fetish collection. Signed
1 13/16” tall x 4 3/8” long x 5/8” 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 collectors 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 | 1 lbs |
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