Minimal
Bear 
Zuni Bear Fetish Carving
A
beautiful highly polished Malachite stone
carved by Zuni artist Jimmy
Yawakia.
Inlaid turquoise eyes.
Material | Malachite,
turquoise |
Length |
1 7/8" |
Height |
1" |
Width | 1/2"
|
Hallmark | Signed:
J Y |
Artist | Jimmy
Yawakia, Zuni |
Very
smooth, highly polished surface.
Lovely to hold as well as look at.
Jimmy Yawakia's style is minimalist. He used the natural patterns in the stone to let the animal appear. A modern carver with an old-style flair.
Malachite is a very beautiful and powerful stone - the green is refreshing and introspective.
Minimal Bear - Zuni Bear Table Fetish
$54 SOLD
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.
Malachite.
Dark green stone with definite striations of deeper green.
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