Description
The bear is considered Guardian of the West by the Zuni, and they represent strength, courage, and healing and protection. Wonderfully carved, this bear fetish is hand carved from Labradorite. Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family and is treasured for its remarkable play of color, known as labradorescence. This luminous specimen is filled with hues of blues and greys. Labradorite also has natural fracturing, giving it beauty and character in the stone. It also changes in different lighting and at different angles. (I take photos in a naturally lit, sunny room). Hand made by Zuni fetish carver, Brian Yatsattie.
2 1/4” tall x 2 3/8” long x 1/2” wide
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.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|
Returns and Exchanges
There are a few important things to keep in mind when returning a product you purchased.You can return unwanted items by post within 7 working days of receipt of your goods.- You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date you received it.
- Only items that have been purchased directly from Us.
- Please ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all elements.
Ship your item back to Us
Firstly Print and return this Returns Form to: Po Box 33114 Santa Fe, NM 87594 Please remember to ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all elements. For more information, view our full Returns and Exchanges information.Related Products
Quick View
ZUNI FISH ROCK DALMATIAN FETISH BY ENRIKE LEEKYA
Zuni fetish artist Enrike Leekya comes from a family of carvers, and is the great grandson of Leekya Deyuse. This darling dalmatian is is an outstanding example of Zuni craftsmanship. Perfect detail throughout. Hand carved out Fish Rock and Jet. Great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. ...
Quick View
ALABASTER EAGLE CARVING BY TODD WESTIKA ZUNI FETISH
Zuni artist Todd Westika carved this outstanding eagle out of Utah Alabaster and bundled with a Turquoise arrowhead. In Zuni, eagles are seen as guardians of the upper region. A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. Signed 1 1/2” tall x 3 1/8” long x 3/4”...
Quick View
ZUNI ORTHOCERAS FETISH BEAR BY TODD WESTIKA
Zuni bear fetishes represent healing and strength. This magnificent bear fetish is made out of Orthoceras by Zuni artist Todd Westika. It is bundled with Turquoise, Coral, and silver. This fetish showcases the graceful lines and sculptural quality of Todd’s carvings. A great addition to your Native American or Zuni...
Quick View
GLASS FROG BY LELAND BOONE ZUNI FETISH
In prehistoric times, frog carvings appeared in jewelry. Zuni frog fetishes are associated with rain, abundance, and fertility. Hand made by Zuni fetish carver Leland Boone, this fabulous frog fetish is made out of glass. Leland usually carves his Zuni fetishes out of non-traditional materials, most notably glass slag. 3/4″...
Quick View
ZUNI PICASSO MARBLE HORNED TOAD FETISH BY NELSON YATSATTIE
Horned Toad fetishes represent self-reliance and longevity. Zuni fetish carver Nelson Yatsattie created this marvelous horned toad out of picasso marble with turquoise eyes. He’s ready to scuttle away to a new home. Signed 3/4” tall x 2 7/8” long x 1 1/2” wide Artist card included Zuni fetishes are...
Quick View
BRIAN YATSATTIE ROOTBEER ONYX BEAR ZUNI FETISH
Lustrous specimen of Rootbeer Onyx that is polished to an irresistible smoothness. Wrapped in blanket, this bear is stand upright and alert. Zuni fetish carver, Brian Yatsattie created this noble bear. The bear is considered Guardian of the West by the Zuni, and they represent strength, courage, and healing and...
Quick View
ORTHOCERAS WOLF BY TODD WESTIKA ZUNI FETISH
Zuni fetish carver, Todd Westika carved this exquisite wolf fetish out Orthoceras and bundled with a turquoise arrowhead. Wolves are the Guardian animal of the East and a powerful hunting fetish. They also represent teachers and pathfinders. A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. Signed 1 ...
Quick View
ORTHOCERAS BEAR BY TODD WESTIKA ZUNI FETISH
Zuni bear fetishes represent healing and strength. This exquisite bear fetish is made out of Orthoceras with a Turquoise heartline by Zuni artist Todd Westika. This fetish showcases the graceful lines and sculptural quality of Todd’s carvings. A great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. Signed 2 ...
Quick View
PICASSO MARBLE & TURQUOISE MAIDEN BY GABE SICE ZUNI FETISH
Zuni artist Gabe Sice hand carved this stunning maiden fetish. Made out of Picasso Marble with inlaid with turquoise and coral. Sleek design. The maiden is standing on a Belgium Marble base and she would make a great addition to your Native American or Zuni fetish collection. Signed 4 5/8”...
Quick View
NATIVE AMERICAN ZUNI TAGUA NUT SPIDER FETISH BY BRIAN YATSATTIE
Sensational spider hand carved out of a Tagua Nut, a nut indigenous to the rainforests of South America and is known throughout the world as Vegetable Ivory. An amazing amount of precision and detail is carved throughout this fetish. Created by Zuni carver Brian Yatsattie. Spiders represent creative patterns of life. Signed 1 ...