JADE BEAR by FERNANDO LAIWAKETE – ZUNI

Bear fetish hand carved from Jade with inlaid Turquoise eyes and multi stone heart line.

Heart line is made out of Turquoise, Marble, Pipestone, Spiny Oyster Shell, Gold Lip Mother of Pearl Shell, and Jet.

Bear is bundled with a Marble bird with inlaid Turquoise eyes, Turquoise nuggets, Coral, Melon and Olive Shell, as well as other stones.

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 3 1/4 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 2 3/4 inches tall.

Carved initials “FL” on the bottom.