"Big"
Blue
Bear 
Eriacho
Zuni Bear Fetish
Carved from a lovely piece of Denim Lapis Lazuli.
Denim Lapis is a heathery version of the dark blue lapis, which shows the variations in the stone.
Blue bears are the most powerful of the bear fetishes, and the most scarce.
Carved by esteemed Zuni artist Emery Eriacho.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
"Big" Blue - Zuni Bear Table Fetish
$50 SOLD
Material | Denim Lapis Lazuli with turquoise eyes and bundle of turquoise nugget, branch coral, and shell heishi |
Length | 1" |
Height | 3/8" |
Width | 1" |
Artist | Emery Eriacho |
There is a power-packed bundle on this little bear.
So although he is little in stature, his name is "Big" due to his color and powerful adornment.
What is a Fetish? A fetish is a rock carving of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily its exact detailed conformation. A double fetish represents relationship and unity. Read more about fetishes.
Medicine Bundle. Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied on the back of the animal that can consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. These may be used as an offering to the fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.
Bear. The bear is a symbol of strength and deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future.
Lapis Lazuli. Bluish purple, with possible gold flecking or striations.
Denim
lapis. A light bluish-white form of lapis lazuli. This stone comes
close to the color of faded denim material, hence the name.
Read more about stones.