Leopard
Bear 
Eriacho
Argite Zuni Bear Fetish Carving
This brilliantly mottled bear could blend in anywhere.
Each side of this bear is different, like day and night.
The pattern in the stone is breathtaking and reminds me of a leopard's coat.
Leopard Bear comes with a brilliant medicine bundle adornment of a green Turquoise arrowhead and turquoise and coral nuggets.
The eyes are inlaid Turquoise.
He
is carved in a traditional Zuni bear style
by Zuni artist
Emery Eriacho.
The Bear is
one of the guardian animals
of the Six
Directions.
Leopard Bear-
Zuni Bear Carving
$55 plus s/h
Material | Argite, Turquoise, Coral |
Length | 2" |
Height | 1 1/2 " |
Width | 1/2" |
Artist | Emery Eriacho, Zuni |
Front Rear
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.
Bear. The bear is a symbol of strength and deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future.
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.
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.