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Bear 
Chavez
Zuni Bear Fetish Carving
A
beautiful highly polished Argite stone
carved by esteemed Zuni artist
Ephren Chavez.
Material | Argite |
Length | 2 1/2" |
Height | 1
3/4" |
Width | 1/2"
|
Hallmark | Signed
in script: E Chavez Zuni 7 |
Artist | Ephren
Chavez, Zuni |
Are you looking at me ??
Argite
with turquoise inlaid eyes and power spots.
A bear with attitude.
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Bear - Zuni Bear Table Fetish
$40 plus s/h (insurance included)
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
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.