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Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni - Cedar Bear

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Authentic Native American bear fetish carving by Zuni artisans Farlan and Paulette Quam of cedar wood

materials	cedar wood
height	6"
length	6"
width	1 1/2"
hallmarks	inscribed: FP QUAM
artist	Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni

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Authentic Native American bear fetish carving by Zuni artisans Farlan and Paulette Quam of cedar wood

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Farlan and Paulette Quam, Zuni
Cedar Bear Fetish Carving
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Authentic Native American bear fetish carving by Zuni artisans Farlan and Paulette Quam of cedar wood

Carved feather on each side.

Authentic Native American bear fetish carving by Zuni artisans Farlan and Paulette Quam of cedar wood

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. Read more about fetishes.

SACRED RED CEDAR

Sacred Red Cedar is known by many indigenous people as the "Tree of Life", because it sustains the mind, body, and soul. The smoke of cedar burned as incense during prayer or ceremony carries prayers to the Creator. As with sweetgrass and sage, cedar is often burned in a ritual called "smudging" to drive out negative energies and to purify spaces and objects. The Lakota Sioux burn cedar leaves in ceremonies for Wakinyan, the Thunderbird.

Native American Bear Symbolism

Bear is considered the most powerful of all of the animals and is one of the most popular subjects of Native American carvers. Bear is a spiritual guide and represents strength and self-knowledge. Bear has supernatural powers and great healing powers. Bear is a symbol deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future.

Zuni Fetishes and Carvings
Types of Fetishes

Fetish Necklace

The use of small carved animals on Native American necklaces is a modern invention for the market. It is not traditional to use a fetish, per se, on a necklace or as jewelry.

Table Fetish

Table fetishes stand on a flat surface for viewing. They come in various scales with the 2-inch scale being the size most commonly sold today.

Pocket Fetish

A fetish can be carried when the power of the animal is desired to help the person with a routine task or an obstacle or problem. Pocket fetishes might help with safe travel, a successful venture or "hunt", a good yield or "crop".