Zuni Carved Bear Fetish

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Zuni Carved Bear Fetish by Jeffrey Eriacho

This sweet bear was carved from Picasso marble with jet eyes and offering bundle of shell by Zuni artist Jeffrey Eriacho. The offering bundles are meant as a gift offering to the animal spirit. The bundles provide the animal spirit with energy, enhancing its powers and allowing its prayers to be heard more easily. Bear is the guardian of the West. Bear is associated with great strength and is considered a powerful healer.