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Bernard Laiwakete
is backordered. We will ship it separately when it becomes available.
On a recent visit to our Keshi gallery, we were in the happy company of noted Zuni artists Bernard and Kenric Laiwakete. Unique heartlines and stylized animal forms have become distinguishing features of the Laiwakete's body of work. In tow were exquisite animal carvings including this double-sided turquoise Medicine-bear by Bernard. One side is meticulously inlaid from a jet and brass composite with an apple coral center, absolutely bold and beautiful. The other side hosts an alternating heartline from colorful apple coral. Coral eyes emit a gentle spirit from this approximately 4 1/8" long, 3/4" wide and 3" tall powerful Bear.
Fitz & Marlo Kiyite
For the A:Shiwi (Zuni) there are Six Directions in life each with an assigned color and animal. Long ago the Father of Medicine Societies Po-shai-an-kia established predatory animals as guardians of the Six Directions who are healing and protective. Marlo and Fitz Kiyite's angelite Bear Directional carving consists of a pipestone Badger, a fish rock serpentine Mountain-lion, a jet Mole, a Picasso marble Eagle and a marble Wolf. The nice bear has jet eyes. Dimensions in their entirety are about 1 3/4" long, 1" wide and roughly 1 1/2" tall.
Cheryl Beyuka
Brian Yatsattie
Revealing a mouthful of cutely carved teeth, prolific carver Brian Yatsattie's upright Bear 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.
