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Peter Gasper, Zuni - Bear Fetish Carving

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Authentic Native American Zuni Bear Fetish carving of Marble by Peter Gasper

materials	Picasso marble, turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, shell heishi, Read about stones Sinew (thread made from animal tendon)
length	2 1/8"
width	3/4"
height	1 1/4 "
hallmarks	inscribed: PG
artist	Peter Gasper, Zuni

Peter Gasper's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Authentic Native American Zuni Bear Fetish carving of Marble by Peter Gasper

Inlaid turquoise eyes.

Authentic Native American Zuni Bear Fetish carving of Marble by Peter Gasper

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Peter Gasper, Zuni
Bear Fetish Carving

FB933 - $42 plus s/h
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Authentic Native American Zuni Bear Fetish carving of Marble by Peter Gasper

Medicine bundle is mother of pearl arrowhead, coral and turquoise nuggets and shell heishi tied with sinew.

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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.

Bear

Bear is considered the most powerful of all of the animals and is one of the most popular subjects of fetish carvers. Bear is a spiritual guide and represents strength and self-knowledge. He has supernatural powers, great healing powers. Bear is a symbol deliberate action, introspection, soul and insight for the past and the future. The Bear is the guardian of the West an is one of the 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 consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

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".