GOLD LIP MOTHER OF PEARL SHELL BEAR by DANETTE LAATE – ZUNI

Bear fetish hand carved out of Gold Lip Mother of Pearl Shell with inlaid Sunface and Turquoise dots as eyes and decoration.

Sunface is made out of Coral, Turquoise, and Jet.

There are 6 cardinal guardians and the bear fetish is considered to be the guardian of the West, who shows strength and inner power to perceive one’s present circumstances.

Measures 1 inch long, 1/4 of an inch wide, and 1 1/2 inches tall.

Carved initials on the bottom “DL”.