Leopard Marble Bear by Burt Awelagte - Zuni Fetish

A fun loving cream, caramel, grayish black and golden ocher colored leopard marble sitting bear with turquoise inlaid eyes carved by Burt Awelagte holding a turquoise fish in its front paws. Burt has also added one of his superb offering bundles around the bear's girth with sinew featuring a large turquosie arrowhead, with a cowry shell place at the bundle's center, surrounded by melon shell heishi. The Zuni believe the bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability & courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual & physical realm. Artist: Burt Awelagte (signed)Size: 2-1/8 in. long x 1 in. wide x 2-1/4 in. tall#58736 - Zuni Fetishes