{"title":"Bear","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear (Anshe) was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear fetishes are used for healing, protection, strength, journeying, mothering, hunting and gathering. Bear’s hibernation reminds us of the value of going within.  \u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"standing-in-strength-magnesite-bear","title":"Standing In Strength Marble Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eClive Hustito's magnificent upright \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is carved from a weighty marble with swirling maroon, pink and cream-hued inclusions giving the impression of a shaggy coat. Standing bears are like brothers who teach us to stay strong. Expressive eyes are from turquoise inlays while clawed paws are incised. He honored the bear with a necklace from lovely turquoise and coral beads. A powerful bear stands about 8\" tall, 3 1\/2\" wide by 2 1\/4\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clive Hustito","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Marble","offer_id":32980784349269,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/CHustito-magnesite-bear.jpg?v=1612114887"},{"product_id":"other-bear","title":"Double-Sided Sunface Bear Collaboration","description":"A glorious and harmonious collaboration between Patrick Sanchez and Andres Lementino has produced this stunning \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\"\u003eMedicine-bear\u003c\/a\u003e) permanently presented on a sandstone point base. Using exciting acrylics, Patrick skillfully painted a Zuni Sunface element, which appears on either side of this turquoise-eyed sandstone bear carved by Andres. The Sunface symbol represents the elements in balance. Sacred Dowa Yalanne or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/corn\" class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/a\u003e Mountain, which is located in Zuni, is depicted in the composition as well. About 6 1\/2” long, 4” wide and 5” tall. Signed by the artists. ","brand":"Patrick Sanchez","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sandstone","offer_id":39553691910229,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/PatrickSanchez_AndresLementino-sandstone-medbearv4.jpg?v=1776353574"},{"product_id":"standing-bear-makes-offerings","title":"Standing Bear Makes Offerings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe passage of time, water and wind brought together sand-sized grains of rock fragments, minerals and organic material to form sandstone, which feels so good to touch. Darrell Westika's standing \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with peaceful eyes of inlaid turquoise, holds an etched drum or perhaps pottery jar, all carved from a golden portion of textural sandstone. An offering necklace is strung with prized beads like precious pink coral, turquoise, red coral and heishe shell. Including the handsome sandstone base, measurements are approximately 9\" tall, 4\" wide and 7\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Westika","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sandstone","offer_id":39763009470549,"sku":"","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/products\/DarrellWestika-sandstone-bear3v2.jpg?v=1641403686"},{"product_id":"fall-season-bear","title":"Fall Season Bear","description":"This happy \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is ready for the fall season. Lazily day dreaming, it strolls through the woods admiring the color of the leaves littering the trail. Carved from a gorgeously speckled serpentine by Avery Calavaza who also inlaid red coral eyes. Bears have powers that we do not and are revered by Indigenous cultures. They are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetish carvings. By honoring a bear’s natural traits like strength, journeying, protection, mothering, hunting and gathering, we can awaken similar attributes within ourselves. About 3 3\/8\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 1 3\/4\" tall.","brand":"Avery Calavaza","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Serpentine","offer_id":40676747804757,"sku":"","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/ACalavaza-serpentine-bearv5.jpg?v=1693347672"},{"product_id":"playtime-bear-cub","title":"Playtime Bear Cub","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e cubs love hard play-fighting and wrestling which helps them learn how to protect themselves and get strong while they grow. Waldo Davis' adorable cub is ready for more recreation, carved from a handsome serpentine and inlaid with expressive eyes from jet inlays. Paws are sweetly etched. About 4\" tall, 1\" wide and 1 3\/4\" deep.","brand":"Waldo Davis","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Serpentine","offer_id":40778548707413,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/WDavis-serpentine-bear2v4.jpg?v=1708022155"},{"product_id":"smiling-standing-bear-1","title":"Be All Smiles Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eRevealing a mouthful of cutely carved teeth, prolific carver Brian Yatsattie's upright \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e smiles. Ears are forward and tiny soulful eyes are from turquoise inlays. Smiling more is said to help elevate your mood by activating your parasympathetic nervous system. Masterfully sculpted from jet and elegantly etched for fur effect, this grinning bear is roughly 3 1\/4\" tall, 2\" wide and 1 1\/4\" deep. Keep this friend desk-side to lift your spirits anytime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Jet","offer_id":41305724518485,"sku":"","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-jet-bear3v5.jpg?v=1775055526"},{"product_id":"stunning-10-strand-turquoise-fetish-necklace","title":"Stunning Ten Strand Turquoise Fetish Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're honored to offer an older, extraordinary \u003cem\u003eten\u003c\/em\u003e strand fetish necklace by Lavina Tsikewa Kaskalla, a member of the renowned Tsikewa family whose lineage is from the late great artist Teddy Weahkee of Zuni Pueblo. His daughter was Mary Tsikewa who was married to David Tsikewa, famous for his carved animal necklaces. Their family includes Rudy Tsikewa among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare, museum-quality necklace displays \u003cem\u003eover\u003c\/em\u003e 200 masterfully sculpted animals from sky blue turquoise. An abundance of birds, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e and perhaps bushytails like \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolves\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFoxes\u003c\/a\u003e are seen. The previous owner found damage to nine of the animals. The close up image shows three of them. A little damage in older fetish necklaces is not unusual but is a testament to its age and journey in life. Expressive eyes are drilled and filled with jet paste. The lovely animal's average from about 5\/8\" to 7\/8\" long. The stunning necklace with exquisite tiny turquoise beads is about 31\" long weighing approximately 120 grams. The necklace is approximately 4\" deep at center. Vintage fetish necklaces by important Zuni artists generally go for around $1,000 per strand. Don't miss a fabulous opportunity to own a national treasure, it's truly breathtaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavina Tsikewa Kaskalla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41426187485269,"sku":null,"price":11000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LTsikewaKaskalla-turq-fetish-necklacev4.jpg?v=1770311356"},{"product_id":"many-bears-pendant-necklace-earrings-set","title":"Pipestone Bears Pendant Necklace \u0026 Earrings Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eHerbert Halate's father was the late Leonard Halate who was often referred to as Old Man Halate. He was born in 1914, carving in stone since he was a little boy. While herding sheep, he would find white minerals and make bears, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolves\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/coyote\"\u003eCoyotes\u003c\/a\u003e and water creatures. He learned from his uncle \u003cem\u003eHa-ta-pupu\u003c\/em\u003e who taught him the basic skills. Leonard Halate also shared his knowledge of fetish carving with his children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHerbert's decadent pipestone \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e pendant necklace and earrings set is created in his signature smooth style. Intelligent eyes are from turquoise inlays. Strung with lovely turquoise beads, the pendant necklace is about 24\" long, while the center bear is roughly 1 1\/2\" long and 1 3\/4\" wide. The companions bear's average 1 1\/2\" long. The matching dangle earrings that are medium-weight are roughly 2\" long including hooks and 1 1\/4\" wide. Prepare yourself for the compliments you'll receive wearing this fabulous set.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbert Halate","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Pipestone","offer_id":41426713903189,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/HHalate-pipestone-bear-fetish-necklacev2.jpg?v=1767829364"},{"product_id":"powerful-eagle-pyrogravure-wall-hanging","title":"Powerful Eagle Pyrogravure Wall Hanging","description":"\u003cp\u003ePowerful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e (or little brother \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/hawk\"\u003eHawk\u003c\/a\u003e) keeps watch over Zuni Pueblo as depicted in multi-media artist Cameron Kalestewa's pine woodwork and bright acrylic wall hanging that's intricately burnt in the pyrogravure art technique. Pyrography is the art of producing a design on wood by applying heat and pressure. A medium gaining new popularity among artists in recent years, pyrogravure literally means “writing with fire” with origins that go back to the earliest days of humankind used by ancient craftsman from Peru, Egypt and China. Cameron is one of the best pyrographers in Zuni. Other harmonious details include mighty \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e, quick roadrunner, a Zuni Sunface abstraction, tracks and feathered arrow elements. Measurements are about 9 3\/4\" long including the lovely beaded loop with turquoise, 8 1\/2\" wide and 1\/2\" deep. Signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cameron Kalestewa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41453193003093,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CKalestewa-eagle-acrylic-pyrogravurev8.jpg?v=1751990293"},{"product_id":"afghan-travertine-standing-bear","title":"Afghan Travertine Standing Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandsome Afghan travertine is found in several regions of Afghanistan, beloved for elegant colors such as the honey-hues seen in master carver Loren Tsalabutie's standing \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. The reflective glossy surface enhances the natural beauty of the stone. Teeny tiny eyes from turquoise inlays focus on the opponent as this approximately 3\" tall, 3 1\/2\" long and 3\" deep bear establishes dominance during mating season. A miniature offering necklace is laced with rich red coral and bright sodalite beads. Loren was taught to carve at the age of 13 by his father, the late great artist Jeffery Tsalabutie who told him to always give his carvings \"life movement, always flowing\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loren Tsalabutie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Afghan Travertine","offer_id":41692837281877,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LorenTsalabutie-Afgan-travertine-bear2.jpg?v=1774364333"},{"product_id":"byatsattie-jeep-motor-agate-bear2-jpg","title":"Jeep Motor Agate Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian Yatsattie's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from Jeep motor agate which is a by-product of the automobile painting process. Each sample is unique showcasing vivid colors some of which are metallic, all layered in fabulous patterns. He said that acquiring Jeep motor agate is difficult because it's rare and hard to find. Brian said he was the first to use Jeep motor agate, Fordite, surfite, bowlerite and funkite, introducing these upcycled materials to fellow Zuni carvers. We love the unique colors and formations found on each side of this roughly 2 3\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 2 1\/4\" tall \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with sweet eyes from jet inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Motor Agate","offer_id":41964834521173,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-jeep-motor-agate-bear2v2.jpg?v=1765566933"},{"product_id":"ojo-rock-healing-bears","title":"Ojo Rock Healing Bears","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite animals are a rarity in creation revered by many Indigenous cultures. Polar bears are not a traditionally carved animal for the A:Shiwi (Zuni) but they are greatly respected especially by Inuit Peoples. In the Zuni way, white \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e are considered to have extra healing qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from one piece of Ojo rock, Fred Bowannie, Jr.'s mother polar bear and little cub share a beautiful moment in time. Ojo rock is found on the Zuni Reservation near Ojo Caliente. It is an exquisite argillaceous mineral with clay-like ingredients. He hikes ancestral lands for wonderful stones. When asked when he started carving, Fred said: \"In the early 60’s. I used to drive ‘Old Man Acque’ up to Nutria to gather stones. I learned by watching and helping. In the early 50’s through 70’s I would herd sheep after school up in Nutria. I sign my pieces “FZ” because that is our livestock brand.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndearing facial features are from pen shell inlays. About 5\" tall, 3\" wide and 2 7\/8\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fred Bowannie Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Ojo Rock","offer_id":42055321583701,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/FBowannie-ojorock-bearsv3.jpg?v=1767983315"},{"product_id":"wave-enthusiast-bear","title":"Wave Enthusiast Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeneficial brown and black bears can live in forests at sea level however Dee Edaakie's exhilarating \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e sculpted from jet chooses to ride the waves and in style on a custom surfboard carved from Zuni sandstone. Pottery-inspired designs representing water include tadpoles, an old-style \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/frog\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eFrog\u003c\/a\u003e and a raincloud that are incised on the sandstone. Iridescent abalone fins accessorize the fabulous board as well. The happy turquoise-eyed surfer wears an ocean offering necklace laced with tiny seashell, purple spiny oyster shell, turquoise, abalone and red coral beads. Dimensions in their entirety of this whimsical and collectible work of art are approximately 7 1\/8\" long, 3\" wide and 5 7\/8\" tall, a generous size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Jet","offer_id":42084041228373,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-jet-SurfingBearv2.jpg?v=1769019017"},{"product_id":"playtime-bear-family","title":"Playtime Bear Family","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing more enjoyable than playtime for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e cubs. They'll wrestle, bite, shadowbox and play fight with each other until they're exhausted. Vince Chavez has captured these sweet moments as a parent bear patiently lets the two little cubs have their way. Sculpted from a gorgeous Zuni found calcite, dimensions of the turquoise-eyed family are about 2 1\/8\" tall, 1 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/4\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vince Chavez","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Zuni Found Calcite","offer_id":42123639226453,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VinceChavez-Zuni-calcite-bearsv4.jpg?v=1770160944"},{"product_id":"sweet-standing-bear","title":"Sweet Standing Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eDarrell Westika's unique \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e have the sweetest personalities. Their heartfelt nature makes you want to have one in your collection. Sculpted in a strong upright stance, this pen shell-eyed friend is approximately 5 3\/4\" tall, 3 1\/4\" wide and 2 3\/8\" deep. The light varnish gives the carving a shiny finish protecting the sandstone for years to come. A miniature offering necklace has colorful turquoise and heishe beads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Darrell Westika","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sandstone","offer_id":42170653016149,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DarrellWestika-sandstone-bear10_70ba479a-c50e-46ac-b7de-42400ef2f26b.jpg?v=1771964846"},{"product_id":"standing-bear-10","title":"Standing Bear","description":"David Chavez, Jr.'s sweet \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with bright eyes from turquoise inlays demonstrates strength by standing upright, carved from ricolite. In nature sometimes a bipedal bear is showing power. Perhaps it is teaching us to do the same. If you stand up for someone or something, you defend them and make your feelings or opinions clear. About 1 3\/4\" tall, 3\/4\" wide and 3\/4\" deep.","brand":"David Chavez Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Ricolite","offer_id":42313070379093,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DChavez-ricolite-bear_v2.jpg?v=1774650186"},{"product_id":"charming-bear-cub-1","title":"Charming Bear Cub","description":"A spunky \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e cub loves to tumble, chase and wrestle with siblings. Maxx Laate has captured the cub's playful innocent nature in a rich jet carving that's about 1 5\/8\" long, 1 1\/8\" wide and 7\/8\" tall. Sweet eyes from turquoise inlays are full of wonder and soft etching is abundant. ","brand":"Maxx Laate","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Jet","offer_id":42395289616469,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/MLaate-jet-bearv4.jpg?v=1775934213"},{"product_id":"guardian-bear-1","title":"Guardian Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eMighty \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with a nurturing presence presides over the woodland home where creatures great and small lead enchanted lives teaching humanity to be better. Carved from a handsome onyx that's been beautifully patched with lovely brass dust, this azurite-eyed creature is about 4 1\/8\" long, 7\/8\" wide and roughly 2 1\/4\" tall, by Gininka Dickson and Cameron Kalestewa. An alternating heartline or breath path is from turquoise inlays that beautifully intersect the onyx specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gininka Dickson \u0026 Cameron Kalestewa","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Onyx","offer_id":42433992589397,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CK_GD-onyx-bear.jpg?v=1777061123"},{"product_id":"zuni-stone-zuni-azurite-medicine-bear","title":"Zuni Stone \u0026 Zuni Azurite Medicine Bear","description":"Vince Chavez comes from the greater Lunasee, Tsethlikai and Chavez family of noted artists. He's well-known for working with gorgeous stones found on the Zuni reservation. Busy preparing for torpor, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e will rest and heal during this time, setting a nice example for us to care for ourselves too. Colorful Zuni azurite is overlaid and inlaid to the Zuni stone resulting in a piece that's truly double-sided. A natural fissure is seen on the neck region of this approximately 5 1\/8\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 3 3\/8\" tall magnificent \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with gentle eyes from turquoise inlays.","brand":"Vince Chavez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42493251878997,"sku":null,"price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VinceChavez-found-zuni-stone-w_azurite-bearv4.jpg?v=1778611944"},{"product_id":"standing-for-strength-bear-2","title":"Standing For Strength Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe late Vern Nieto's sons are carvers Travis Nieto and Frank Nieto, all descendants from the greater Natewa, Dallas Quam and Panteah families of noted Zuni artists. We're honored to share a wonderful standing \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e sculpted from fresh white calcite by Vern Nieto. Magnificent bears have powers that we do not and are revered by the A:Shiwi (Zuni). Because they can walk short distances on hind legs, an upright and white bear is regarded as healing. Endearing eyes and pawed claws are from lovely turquoise inlays. Adorable ears are nicely rounded, while nostrils and mouth are cleanly etched. A collectible friend measuring about 4 1\/4\" tall, 1 5\/8\" wide and 1 3\/4\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vern Nieto","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ White Calcite","offer_id":42496979075157,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/VNieto-calcite-bearv2.jpg?v=1778713155"},{"product_id":"stand-wait-bear","title":"Stand \u0026 Wait Fisher Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuni artist Rebecca Davis has carved a wonderful standing \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e from Picasso marble who has found the best waiting spot to snag a juicy turquoise fish from the churning river. This approximately 2 1\/2\" tall, 1 1\/2\" wide and roughly 1 1\/4\" deep precision hunter has hungry eyes from gorgeous crushed turquoise inlays. Smart bears study the water knowing the best time to strike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rebecca Davis","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42520299896917,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RebeccaDavis-PM-bear10.jpg?v=1779390414"},{"product_id":"heartline-sunface-white-bear","title":"Heartlines \u0026 Sunface White Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternating pieces of carved turquoise, red coral and jet are inlaid on either side of Danette Laate's calcite \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. These are called heartlines which represent the breath path. The spirit of the animal can be shown by the heartline feature with an arrow extending from the mouth leading to the heart region. Eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a Zuni Sunface symbol from the same materials represents the elements in balance. Keep it close to remind you of the strength and endurance you have within, just like brother bear. White bears are considered to have special healing qualities by the A:Shiwi (Zuni). About 1 5\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 3\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danette Laate","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Calcite","offer_id":42540547113045,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DanetteLaate-calcite-med-bearv3.jpg?v=1780005607"},{"product_id":"gentle-medicine-bear-2","title":"Gentle Medicine Bear","description":"Picasso marble is mined in Utah. Rock hounds adore it for natural painterly patterns and a modernistic look, hence its name. Nelson Yatsattie's sculpted Picasso marble \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e with gentle eyes from turquoise inlays, reveals fascinating patterns that are easy on the eye and interesting to study. It's beautifully polished. Mighty paws are sgraffito-etched. About 3 3\/4\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 2\" tall.","brand":"Nelson Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42544035135573,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/NYatsattie-picasso-marble-bear8v4.jpg?v=1780091439"},{"product_id":"messenger-of-hope-bear-bird","title":"Messenger Of Hope Bear \u0026 Bird","description":"Hayes Leekya has been carving what he calls Messenger \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e with feathered companions for quite sometime. His latest offering is a robust messenger bear hewn from stunning Zuni travertine, while the little permanently perched feathered friend is sculpted from variscite. Their encouraging eyes from pen shell inlays want you to know that you have an inner strength to get though the hard times even though you might not be able to feel it right now. The powerful bear wears a miniature, non-removable offering necklace with sky blue turquoise, heishe and refreshing melon shell beads. Dimensions in their entirety are about 4 7\/8\" long, 3 1\/8\" wide and 4\" tall.","brand":"Hayes Leekya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42565512527957,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/HLeekya-Zuni-travertine-bear-w_bird.jpg?v=1780434304"},{"product_id":"great-basin-marble-standing-bear","title":"Great Basin Marble Standing Bear","description":"The Great Basin encompasses most of Nevada, half of Utah and areas of Idaho, Wyoming, Oregon and California where Indigenous Peoples such as the Shoshone, Washo, Paiute and Ute have lived since time began. In prehistoric days, the Great Basin was originally a swamp covered with water from huge lakes formed by melting ice. Today remnants of those vast lakes remain such as the Great Salt Lake, Pyramid Lake and Walker Lake. Dee Edaakie's turquoise-eyed standing \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e has been carved from Great Basin marble. A tiny, non-removable offering necklace is from gorgeous quahog clam shell and turquoise beads. About 2 1\/8\" tall, 1 1\/4\" wide and 1 1\/4\" deep.","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Great Basin Marble","offer_id":42565563514965,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-Great-Basin-Marble-bear.jpg?v=1780438516"},{"product_id":"keeper-of-the-circle-fishing-bear","title":"Keeper Of The Circle Fishing Bear","description":"Father's Day is right around the corner so if you're looking to treat dad or your father figure, Cody Chavez's adorable fishing \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e would make a wonderful gift. Sculpted from picture jasper, the bank-side bear clutches a slippery fish carved from jet. They both have colorful eyes from turquoise inlays. The sitting bear has an adorable tail and preciously drilled paw pads. Bears are keepers of the circle of life. One of the many ways they do this includes the hunting of fish they'll transport onto dry land. The leftovers provide vital marine nutrients that enrich Mother Earth supporting entire riparian food webs. Approximately 1 5\/8\" tall, 1 1\/8\" wide and 1 1\/2\" deep.","brand":"Cody Chavez","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Picture Jasper","offer_id":42581111078997,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CChavez-pic-jasper-bear4.jpg?v=1781019228"},{"product_id":"its-mine-bear","title":"It's Mine Bear","description":"Rich slate is a fine-grained metamorphic rock that formed when shale underwent intense heat and pressure over millions of years transforming into a hard rock. It ranges in color from gray to black or from red to green, depending on the minerals contained in the shale from which it formed. Every specimen offers its own hidden goodness, from swirls to deep hues. Dee Edaakie's fishing \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e sculpted from luscious slate clutches a squirming pen shell-eyed fish carved from iridescent pink mussel shell. The standing bear's protective eyes from turquoise inlays, gaze skywards as a hungry raptor soars. About 2 1\/4\" wide, 2\" deep and 3 7\/8\" tall.","brand":"Dee Edaakie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Slate","offer_id":42589614932053,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DEdaakie-slate-bear.jpg?v=1781200372"},{"product_id":"double-strand-medicine-bear-animal-friends-pendant-necklace","title":"Double-Strand Medicine Bear \u0026 Animal Friends Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eStewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's reversible and colorful pendant necklace is one to hand down through the generations, that's how good it is. Taking center stage is a powerful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e pendant, itself measuring about 1 3\/8\" long including the carved \"naja\" or crescent shape, 1 1\/2\" wide and 1\/8\" deep. The rounded back Medicine Bear design originated with Stewart and his late sister Georgia Quandelacy. The Quandelacy family is known for the original naja design where it's carved right into the stone or shell's center instead of attaching a metal bale. It was started by the late Johnny Quam and continued by his daughter Ellen Quandelacy. Turquoise eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are inlaid to this bright orange spiny oyster shell \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA generous double strand of lively turquoise, lapis lazuli, spiny oyster shell, malachite, tiger's eye, shell, coral and black tourmaline beads are joined by exquisitely sculpted animals such as bear, bushytails (\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/coyote\"\u003eCoyote\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFox\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolf\u003c\/a\u003e), feathered friends like \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/eagle\"\u003eEagles\u003c\/a\u003e and parrots, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bison\"\u003eBison\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/horse\"\u003eHorse\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/mole\"\u003eMole\u003c\/a\u003e, goat and a porcupine. Spirited personalities are brought out from spiny oyster shell, lapis lazuli, Picasso marble, turquoise and tiger iron. Expressive eyes are from either jet paste or turquoise inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA museum-quality one-of-a-kind carved necklace that is conveniently adjustable from about 23 1\/2\" to 29 1\/2\" long. The wonderful animal's average from about 1\/4\" to 3\/4\" long and 3\/4\" to 1 1\/2\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589889396821,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-multi-material-fetish-necklace4v2.jpg?v=1781205898"},{"product_id":"sweet-animals-single-strand-necklace-earrings-set","title":"Sweet Animals Single Strand Necklace \u0026 Earrings Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love animals like we do, you'll absolutely adore Evalena Boone's collectible single strand necklace and earrings set. Animal friends have gathered such as carved \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/hummingbird\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, songbirds, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/owl\"\u003eOwls\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFoxes\u003c\/a\u003e and tadpoles on this approximately 28 1\/2\" long necklace strung with lovely serpentine and jet beads. The center hummingbird from rich fossilized ivory itself measures about 1\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 3\/8\" deep. The rest of the animal's average from about 1\/8\" to 3\/8\" long, and 5\/8\" to 1\" wide. The complimenting lightweight earrings host pink mussel shell hummingbirds and they measure approximately 1 5\/8\" long including the silver hooks. Materials are from fossilized ivory, amber, dolomite, jet, Pacific green sea snail shell, turquoise, variscite, lapis lazuli, coral, spiny oyster shell, fossilized ivory, chrysocolla and iridescent pink mussel. The animal's eyes are from either coral or turquoise. Don't miss this exquisite 3-piece set that will light up your life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evalena Boone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42593874444373,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/EvalenaBoone-fetish-necklace-earring-setv2.jpg?v=1781300843"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/animal-bear\/animal-goat.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}