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Regular price $120.00 Save $-120.00Max Laate carved this very realistic bear with from deer antler. It has climbed up to a higher place to have a better view. We all need to do that sometimes...
Size: 2" H x 1.5" L x 1" 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.