Camo
Bear 
Eriacho
Zuni Bear Fetish
Carved from a mottled piece of argite with fish and inset eyes of turquoise.
Can't you just picture this bear blending into the waterfall and riverbank as he makes his morning catch!
Carved by Zuni artist Jeff Eriacho.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Camo
Bear - Zuni Bear Table Fetish
$45 plus s/h (insurance included)
Material | Argite with turquoise fish and eyes and Picasso Marble arrowhead adornment |
Length | 1 1/2" |
Height | 7/8" |
Width | 3/4" |
Artist | Jeff Eriacho |
This bear has it all: presence, color, an adornment and a great fish in his mouth.
Camo Bear would make a great gift for a fisherman.
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.
Argite. Argite appears in Zuni carvings but little can be found about its
origin. It is similar to Zebra Stone which is a black and white stone from the
vicinity of Prescott, Arizona. It is said to bring out your intuition, tenderness,
gentleness and love. It helps you exercise self-control and understand your chosen
destiny. It stimulates creativity and success.
Read more about stones.