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- 090905-12 Lena Boone Bear in Orange Calcite Alabaster
090905-12 Lena Boone Bear in Orange Calcite Alabaster
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Zuni Pueblo Indian Animal Fetish Carving
Bear with Gift or Power Pack
Carved in Orange Alabaster with turquoise, coral beads and mother of pearl arrowhead wrapped in sinew (pack)
Turquoise inlaid eyes
By Lena Boone
3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
In Zuni culture, bears represent healing, protection, wisdom and strength.
Known to dig up medicinal roots from the ground, bears are excellent healers and, with their size, make impressive protectors.
Zuni Bear fetish carvings are commonly carved and are very traditional.
The bear is part of six-directional fetish carvings, along with mountain lions, badgers, wolves, eagles and moles.
Bear with Gift or Power Pack
Carved in Orange Alabaster with turquoise, coral beads and mother of pearl arrowhead wrapped in sinew (pack)
Turquoise inlaid eyes
By Lena Boone
3 1/2" x 2 1/4"
In Zuni culture, bears represent healing, protection, wisdom and strength.
Known to dig up medicinal roots from the ground, bears are excellent healers and, with their size, make impressive protectors.
Zuni Bear fetish carvings are commonly carved and are very traditional.
The bear is part of six-directional fetish carvings, along with mountain lions, badgers, wolves, eagles and moles.
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