Chuckling Brown Bear

This brown bear appears to be chuckling and we'd love to know what is so funny!  Carved from dolomite, it has big turquoise eyes and a turquoise arrowhead offering bundle.   Its tail, paws, and face are well detailed.

Size: 1.25" H x 2" L x .75" W

Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.