Lita
Lee Bear 
Navajo Bear with Medicine Bundle Fetish Carving
Highly
polished Serpentine with eyes of inlaid Turquoise.
This magical bear carries quite a medicine bundle.
A large Mother of Pearl arrowhead is anchored in place with Penn shell heishi, Spiny Oyster and Turquoise.
Carved
by Navajo artist
Lita Lee.
Lita Lee Bear - Navajo Bear Fetish Carving
$35 SOLD
Material | Serpentine, Turquoise, Mother of Pearl, Spiny Oyster, Heishi |
Length | 2 1/2" |
Height | 1 1/4 " |
Width | 1" |
Artist | Lita Lee , Navajo |
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. The Bear is one of the guardian
animals of the Six
Directions.
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.
Serpentine. A gemrock with wide diversity in color and character. From green
to yellow, with browns, blues and whites. Can be bi-colored, streaked, mottled,
banded or spotted. It is said to help one find inner peace, calmness, and
a long life. It instills in the bearer a respect for the elderly. It can
ward off snake bites.
Read more about stones.