Happy Dance Bear

This happy dance bear jet by Claudia Peina is sure to make you smile!  It dances on one leg and has a smile on its sweet face.  It is embellished with seven inlaid turquoise dots and eyes.  The "hand" paws are detailed.  We think that dancing with the bear around the house will help lessen any blues!

Size: 3.25" H x 1.75" W x .5" 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.