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Alan Monroe, Lakota - alabaster bear

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Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of fishrock fossil and Turquoise by Lakota artisan Alan Monroe

materials	alabaster, Read about stones
height	1 5/8"
length	2 3/4"
width	3/4"
hallmarks	inscribed: AM
artist	Alan Monroe, Lakota

Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of fishrock fossil and Turquoise by Lakota artisan Alan Monroe

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Alan Monroe, Lakota
Bear Fetish Carving
FB1055 (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

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Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of fishrock fossil and Turquoise by Lakota artisan Alan Monroe

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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.

About Alabaster

A dense, fine-grained variety of gypsum (calcium sulfate) that is sometimes transluscent, streaked or mottled and often resembles white marble and onyx. It is also called Mexican onyx, Algerian onyx, Gibraltar stone and oriental alabaster, depending on where it was mined. It has historically been quarried in England, Italy, Algeria, Egypt, Iran, and Mexico. In the United States there are important sources in Colorado, Utah and Arizona.

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.

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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".