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Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni - onyx Bear

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Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of onyx and Turquoise by Zuni artisan Bernard Laiwakete

materials	onyx, turquoise, Read about stones
height	1 3/4"
length	2 5/8"
width	1/2"
hallmarks	inscribed: BL ZUNI
artist	Bernard Laiwakete, Zuni

Bernard Laiwakete's work is featured in Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis.

Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of onyx and Turquoise by Zuni artisan Bernard Laiwakete

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Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of onyx and Turquoise by Zuni artisan Bernard Laiwakete

Inlaid turquoise eyes.

Authentic Native American Bear Fetish Carving of onyx and Turquoise by Zuni artisan Bernard Laiwakete

Medicine bundle is a shell arrowhead, orange spiny oyster and turquoise pieces.

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.

What is a Medicine Bundle?

Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment tied onto the animal that consists of turquoise nuggets, coral seed beads, shell heishi, feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be an offering to the fetish, to used evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

What is Onyx Marble?

Onyx marble (also called mexican onyx and oriental alabaster) is a type of calcite, which is one of the most common minerals present in the earth's crust. Onyx marble is basically a banded variety of marble resembling onyx. It is somewhat translucent and banded colors include shades of yellow, pink, red, gray, and green. Onyx marble is quarried, among other places, in Mexico, California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Virginia.

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".