ANTLER SMILING BEAR CARVED by CLAUDIA PEINA – ZUNI

Smiling Bear fetish hand carved out of Antler.

Jet is used to define the paws and the facial expression.

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.

Fetish measures 2 inches long, 1 1/8 of an inch wide, and 1 1/4 inches tall.

Carved initials on the bottom “CPZ”.