{"title":"Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZuni bear fetishes with a distinct arched back mimic an entrance to a cave. These bears have another medicine in addition to the traditional ones. Bears hibernate in the same cave every year and this annual process of a return for restoration and repair can aid us in our journeys, not necessarily physical ones.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"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. 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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":"sandstone-medicine-bear-1","title":"Sandstone Medicine Bear","description":"The sacred landscape of the arid desert is an age-old one where long ago layers of sand, silt and other particles were deposited. The weight of overlying layers compacted into the sandstone we see today. Silvan Panteah's neatly-shaped \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is carved from sandstone with those stunning layers of time. Gentle eyes are from sky blue turquoise inlays. About 2\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 1 7\/8\" tall.","brand":"Silvan Panteah","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sandstone","offer_id":42214657163349,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Sylvan_Panteah-sandstone-bear2_v3.jpg?v=1772736067"},{"product_id":"flute-player-paw-print-double-sided-bear","title":"Flute Player \u0026 Paw Print Double-Sided Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Flute Player sometimes called Kokopelli is linked with fertility, agriculture and has a rain association for the A:Shiwi (Zuni). A mighty \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e track symbolizes power and journeying. These incredible mosaic inlays from colorful turquoise, spiny oyster shell, apple coral, mother-of-pearl and jet reside in this approximately 4 1\/4\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 2 3\/4\" tall double-sided \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e. It's meticulously and lovingly sculpted from refreshing calcite by Andres Lementino. Gentle eyes are from turquoise inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andres Lementino","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Calcite","offer_id":42252137955413,"sku":null,"price":474.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AndresLementino-calcite-med-bear.jpg?v=1773865961"},{"product_id":"wise-medicine-bear-1","title":"Wise Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eWise \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e heals and enjoys new beginnings after resting in torpor, teaching us to take time to care for ourselves the right way. Self-taught carver Brandon Phillips started sculpting when he was just 10 years old. The mighty \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e was his first animal. Made from onyx, this turquoise-eyed friend has sgraffito-etched heartlines or breath paths plus handsome etching on the back region accented with colorful turquoise inlays. About 2\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brandon Phillips","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Onyx","offer_id":42252260114517,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BPhillips-onyx-med-bear.jpg?v=1773873157"},{"product_id":"guardian-of-balance-bear","title":"Guardian Of Balance Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe hibernation or torpor cycle of bears represents rest, rebirth and renewal for many Indigenous cultures. Melvin Sandoval's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is a guardian of balance with a nurturing spirit and great strength we can emulate. Sculpted from jet, this protector of the wild is permanently presented on a stunning point from chert. Dimensions in their entirety are about 2 1\/8\" long, 3\/4\" wide and 1 5\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Melvin Sandoval, San Felipe-Zuni","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Jet","offer_id":42277885083733,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/MSandoval-jet-bear.jpg?v=1774390503"},{"product_id":"rainbow-medicine-bear-1","title":"\"Rainbow Medicine Bear\"","description":"\"Rainbow Medicine Bear\" is a stunning collaboration between painter Anthony Gchachu and carver Brian Yatsattie. We love their cross-pollination of ideas incorporating Brian's mastery of stone carving and Anthony's colorful visual artwork. Brian specially sculpted the gentle \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e from captivating labradorite for Anthony. The side with the raven painting is flat, while on the other side, the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear's\u003c\/a\u003e face and legs are carved. It is adorned with Rainbow Man arching over Zuni village, which wraps around to include knowledgable \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/raven\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eRavens\u003c\/a\u003e in the same scene. Soaring \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagles\u003c\/a\u003e are guides to the elders. Anthony's medium is lively acrylics coated with epoxy to protect the collectible, double-sided piece for years to come. Measurements are approximately 4 1\/8\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 3 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Anthony Gchachu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42285051445333,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/AnthonyGchachu-_RainbowMedicineBear_-labradorite-painting-w_BYatsattie.jpg?v=1774544349"},{"product_id":"compelling-double-sided-mosaic-bear","title":"Compelling Double-Sided Mosaic Bear","description":"Cheryl Beyuka's double-sided mosaic \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is a compelling carving from fish rock serpentine. We love how it transcends the usual into something interactive and quite special. Which side do you love? We can't choose, we love both! Materials include colorful stabilized turquoise, shimmering mother-of-pearl, bright apple coral and rich pen shell. Energetic eyes are from pen shell inlays. About 3\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Cheryl Beyuka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42367214616661,"sku":null,"price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/CBeyuka-fishrock-mosaic-bear4v3.jpg?v=1775249825"},{"product_id":"enchanting-fluorite-bear","title":"Enchanting Fluorite Bear","description":"Fluorite is one of those minerals that just draws you into complex formations trapped inside. Disappear into the labyrinth of stunning inclusions in Lynn Quam's smoothly sculpted fluorite \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e. In fact, one of the natural inclusions resembles a continous heartline or breath path starting at the mouth and leading inwards. Eyes full of promise are from sky blue turquoise inlays. About 3 1\/8\" long, 1\" wide and 2 1\/8\" tall.","brand":"Lynn Quam","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Fluorite","offer_id":42390695805013,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/LQuam-fluorite-bear_541ea7de-0ba0-452b-9df9-7a158c174c82.jpg?v=1775835458"},{"product_id":"double-sided-heartlines-medicine-bear","title":"Double-Sided Heartlines Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eKenric Laiwakete's vermillion marble \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e has stunning heartline features starting at the mouth leading to the heart region, representing the breath or spirit of the animal within the stone. One side has a colorful alternating heartline from turquoise and apple coral, while the reverse has a striking triple one from turquoise said to represent his children. An aspect of bear medicine is about returning home. It is believed they journey to the same home range to rest in torpor year after year. Elegantly shaped at roughly 2 1\/2\" long, 2 1\/2\" tall and 1\/2\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenric Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Vermillion Marble","offer_id":42391283073109,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KLaiwakete-vermillion-marble-bear2v2.jpg?v=1775854557"},{"product_id":"healing-medicine-bear-12","title":"Healing Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eStewart Quandelacy's artistry descends through his late mother Ellen Quandelacy who learned the art of stone carving from her father Johnny Quam. He works collaboratively with his wife Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy. Their arched back \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-bear\u003c\/a\u003e from lapis lazuli serves a specific purpose, to remind us of the entrance to a bear's cave or den where it goes to torpor healing and becoming stronger. The animal medicine teaches us that we too have an amazing healing potential within ourselves. A powerful link between our thoughts and physical health can influence our well-being. An alternating heartline or breath path and gentle eyes are from turquoise inlays. Measurements are about 2 5\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2 1\/2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Lapis Lazuli","offer_id":42407456473173,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-lapis-med-bear8.jpg?v=1776285536"},{"product_id":"canadian-pinolite-medicine-bear","title":"Canadian Pinolite Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eProlific carver Brian Yatsattie started in 1980 inspired by a family friend who carved. He decided to give it a try by borrowing his jeweler mother's motor and grinding wheel. He was the first to do animal carvings in a family of jewelers. Brian shared that his artistic style is one of a kind, allowing the stone to show its natural beauty. He's always on the hunt for interesting materials too, saying he was the first to use Fordite, surfite, bowlerite and funkite, introducing these upcycled materials to fellow Zuni carvers. Brian's latest offering is a magnificent \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e masterfully sculpted from Pinolite gathered by a friend on a Canadian island. Expressive eyes are from jet inlaid to this approximately 3 3\/4\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 2 5\/8\" tall gorgeous bear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Pinolite","offer_id":42409190981717,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-pinolite-bearv5.jpg?v=1776364684"},{"product_id":"healing-ways-medicine-bear-2","title":"Healing Ways Medicine Bear","description":"\u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-bear\u003c\/a\u003e reminds us to rest and heal the way it does annually in torpor. Zuni \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e carvings with arched backs mimic the entrance to the den. These bears have another medicine in addition to the traditional ones. Sculpted from a colorful turquoise and rich brass composite by Bernard Laiwakete, focused eyes are from refreshing apple coral inlays. About 1 5\/8\" long, 1\/4\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall.","brand":"Bernard Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Turquoise Composite","offer_id":42412719898709,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BLaiwakete-turq-composite-med-bearv2.jpg?v=1776461466"},{"product_id":"double-sided-mosaic-bear-maidens","title":"Double-Sided Mosaic Bear \u0026 Maidens","description":"\u003cp\u003eChad Quandelacy descends from the great Quandelacy family of Zuni artists. His father is Stewart Quandelacy and his mother is Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy, both famous carvers. Chad is well-known for gorgeous double-sided mosaic carvings like this labradorite \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e with emerging Maiden sisters. Their soothing faces are from either overlaid turquoise or verdant malachite, etched and accented with jet paste. The powerful bear's eyes are from colorful red coral inlays. The exciting mosaic is set with vibrant turquoise, coral, spiny oyster shell, pen shell, lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl pieces. Permanently presented on a base from rich jet, dimensions all together are approximately 2 1\/2\" tall, 1\" wide and 2\" deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chad Quandelacy","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Labradorite","offer_id":42425083658325,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/ChadQuandelacy-labradorite-reversable-corn-maidens.jpg?v=1776890954"},{"product_id":"quiet-wisdom-medicine-bear","title":"Quiet Wisdom Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnakite is a lovely metamorphic rock in the granite family composed of pink feldspar, green epidote and clear quartz. Its name is derived from the Unaka Mountain range in Tennessee where it was first identified. It's now found all over the world. Stewart Quandelacy's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from unakite to a dimension of roughly 2 3\/8\" long, 1\/4\" wide and 1 3\/4\" tall. Woodland eyes filled with quiet wisdom and an alternating heartline or breath path are from colorful turquoise inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Unakite","offer_id":42429301391445,"sku":null,"price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-unakite-med-bear.jpg?v=1776983166"},{"product_id":"mother-medicine-bear","title":"Mother Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eMother \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is a haven of warmth and protection for her little cubs even during torpor. Her bravery teaches us to show the same unconditional love and profound commitment to our young at all times. Stewart Quandelacy's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from dolomite and inlaid with bright blue turquoise eyes and an alternating heartline. About 3\" long, 1\/4\" wide and 1 7\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Dolomite","offer_id":42439896268885,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-dolomite-med-bear7.jpg?v=1777405419"},{"product_id":"natural-beauty-medicine-bear","title":"Natural Beauty Medicine Bear","description":"Variations in rocks and minerals are a silent witness to Mother Earth's creative hand over deep time. The natural internal beauty of the onyx specimen speaks for itself in Stewart Quandelacy's gentle \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e. The artist left the gorgeous inclusions exposed on the flat side of this approximately 3 3\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2\" tall \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. Bright eyes and a heartline or breath path are from turquoise inlays.  ","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Onyx","offer_id":42441323085909,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-onyx-med-bear12.jpg?v=1777480798"},{"product_id":"sonoran-sunrise-cuprite-bear-3","title":"Sonoran Sunrise Cuprite Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eStunning Sonoran Sunrise cuprite is an ore of copper originating from the Milpillas Copper Mine located near the town of Santa Cruz, Sonora, Mexico. It is named after the inspiring sunrises or sunsets that bless the region. The mineral's natural grounding red color and harmonizing green color are said to be a perfect balance of energies. Brian Yatsattie's Sonoran Sunrise cuprite \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is loaded with rich red and verdant hues. Compassionate eyes are from jet inlays. About 2 3\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sonoran Sunrise Cuprite","offer_id":42444291014741,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-sonoran-sunrise-bear2.jpg?v=1777583222"},{"product_id":"jasper-with-hematite-medicine-bear","title":"Jasper With Hematite Medicine Bear","description":"A gentle presence flows from carving great Stewart Quandelacy's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine Bear\u003c\/a\u003e with thoughtful turquoise eyes. An alternating heartline or breath path from turquoise looks gorgeous set into the jasper with rich streaks of hematite. About 2 3\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 2 1\/4\" tall.","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Jasper With Hematite","offer_id":42465731280981,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-jasper-w_hematite-med-bear.jpg?v=1778019488"},{"product_id":"mosaic-heartline-medicine-bear-2","title":"Mosaic Heartline Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuni artist Donovan Laiwakete is one of six brothers, almost all are carvers. His dynamic animals are exquisitely inlaid with heartlines often in multiples. A heartline represents the breath path starting at the mouth leading to the heart region. Carved from a wheaten-hued fossil stone, a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is meticulously inlaid with a chrysocolla, granite, turquoise, pipestone and apple coral heartline in a striking colorful mosaic. A discerning spirit is from turquoise eyes. About 2 3\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2 1\/2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donovan Laiwakete","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Fossil Stone","offer_id":42492907913301,"sku":null,"price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/DonovanLaiwakete-fossil-stone-bear4.jpg?v=1778606487"},{"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":"double-sided-sgraffito-medicine-bear","title":"Double-Sided Sgraffito Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eShannon Calavaza's stunning black marble \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e has been sgraffito-etched with a glorious arrangement of traditional Rainbirds, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eagle\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eEagle\u003c\/a\u003e feathers, rainclouds, whirlwind and water symbols. Either side is joyous to behold and beautifully executed in this ancient technique of ornamentation. Soulful eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 2 3\/8\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 2 3\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shannon Calavaza","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Marble","offer_id":42495947178069,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/ShannonCalavaza-black-marble-med-bearv2.jpg?v=1778694401"},{"product_id":"circle-of-life-bear","title":"The Circle Of Life Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs the seasons change, harvests come and go. We are interdependent on Mother Earth as good stewards but not owners of her. Everything comes from nature so we must give back to maintain the circle of life. A powerful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e is created from a stunning found stone with a continuous natural inclusion in what Wilson Romero calls \"the circle of life.\" Allow this approximately 5 1\/4\" long, 2 1\/2\" wide and 3 3\/4\" tall mighty bear inspire that vital Indigenous spirit of reciprocity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilson Romero, Cochiti-Dine","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Found Stone","offer_id":42498438234197,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/WRomero-FS-bear83v2.jpg?v=1778776048"},{"product_id":"northern-lights-medicine-bear-1","title":"Northern Lights Medicine Bear","description":"Many Indigenous Peoples know celestial marvels like the Northern Lights are made by the Creator to show he is thinking of them. Resembling the natural light display in the sky, Brian Yatsattie's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is smoothly carved from rare Andamooka opal. Its unique geological formation showcases precious opals intertwined within a host rock. The gem is becoming harder to come by because the Andamooka mines in South Australia are considered nearly exhausted. Flashes of fiery blue and green hues dance in this approximately 2 5\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1 7\/8\" tall aurora borealis \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Andamooka Opal","offer_id":42499261628501,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-andamooka-opal-bear2.jpg?v=1778792128"},{"product_id":"what-a-treat-bear","title":"What A Treat Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou're in for a treat with Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez's sweet-natured \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e. It is smoothly sculpted from rich pipestone, a natural dark red argillaceous stone, which is basically fossilized clay. We love its matte finish. We don't see many animal carvings in pipestone from her, so we're delighted to share this approximately 2 1\/4\" long, 1\" wide and 1 7\/8\" tall friend with you. Gentle eyes from jet inlays are set to a darling face. A beautifully fashioned offering bundle consists of a gorgeous sliver of iridescent abalone with etched stars joined by colorful abalone, spiny oyster shell and lapis lazuli beads. A Zuni Sunface element is inlaid from turquoise, shimmering gold lip shell and pipestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKateri was taught to carve at 8 or 9 years old by her aunt Faye Quandelacy using hand tools. She said \"We had a grinding stone that was my grandma’s, one of us would have to turn the wheel and the other one would sit there grinding. I don’t know what happened to it, it was part of a collection that Faye donated to a museum. We had a hand-pump drill as well.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez, Zuni-Acoma","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Pipestone","offer_id":42514936201301,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/KQuandelacy-pipestone-bearv3.jpg?v=1779213207"},{"product_id":"puddingstone-bear","title":"Puddingstone Bear","description":"Interesting puddingstone is Mother Earth's conglomerate made up of red jasper, quartz and other goodies, embedded in white quartzite. It formed millions of years ago when other rocks were eroded and cemented together. It is called puddingstone because it resembles tasty bread pudding or even yummy fruit cake and is found in places like Michigan, Canada and England. Rockhounds love its unique composition and natural beauty. Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from puddingstone journeying in at approximately 3 1\/4\" long, 1\/4\" wide and 1 3\/4\" tall. Wise eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are from colorful turquoise inlays.","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Puddingstone","offer_id":42515131760725,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-puddingstone-med-bear2.jpg?v=1779221049"},{"product_id":"apache-gold-medicine-bear","title":"Apache Gold Medicine Bear","description":"Apache Gold is the trade name for a stunning black and shiny metallic gold-like semi precious gemstone found in the United Verde Mine in Jerome, Arizona. The enchanting golden areas are pyrite. It's beloved for a visual allure like no other. Some feel it contains spiritual and healing properties. Brian Yatsattie's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e with a tender demeanor is sculpted from this captivating mineral to a dimension of roughly 3 5\/8\" long, 7\/8\" wide and 3 1\/8\" tall. ","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Apache Gold","offer_id":42515250937941,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-apache-gold-bearv3.jpg?v=1779228092"},{"product_id":"natural-world-medicine-bear","title":"Natural World Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003ePart of the fun in collecting Zuni animal carvings is the stones. Rebecca Davis used a deep-hued and rich Picasso marble when carving a uniquely shaped \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e. It has a little bit of everything like natural patterning and interesting inclusions. Closely set eyes and a heartline are from lovely crushed turquoise inlays. Reflecting the complexity of the natural world, dimensions are about 2 1\/4\" long, 5\/8\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rebecca Davis","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Picasso Marble","offer_id":42519083712597,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/RebeccaDavis-PM-bear9v5.jpg?v=1779313839"},{"product_id":"tiger-iron-medicine-bear","title":"Tiger Iron Medicine Bear","description":"Beautiful tiger iron is naturally composed from chatoyant tiger's eye, metallic-like hematite and deep red jasper. The trio is said to enhance focus and provide protection in the journey of life. Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's elegantly-shaped \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is sculpted from tiger iron with a significant band of luscious hematite. The rounded back Medicine Bear design originated with Stewart and his late sister Georgia Quandelacy. Consoling eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are from turquoise inlays. About 2 7\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2\" tall.","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Tiger Iron","offer_id":42520390762581,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-tigers-eye-med-bear3.jpg?v=1779394853"},{"product_id":"care-for-bears","title":"Care For Bears","description":"We must protect Mother Earth for \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e and other wildlife. We can lend a hand by conserving water, reducing plastic use or participating in a local clean-up. Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e carries the history of the land, rooted in water and all the living beings. Beautifully shaped from invigorating chrysocolla, this jet-eyed ecological force of nature measures approximately 2 3\/4\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall. A colorful alternating heartline is from red coral inlays.","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Chrysocolla","offer_id":42521498320981,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-chrysocolla-bear5.jpg?v=1779462353"},{"product_id":"8-mine-turquoise-medicine-bear-1","title":"#8 Mine Turquoise Medicine Bear","description":"The #8 Mine in Nevada is no longer active for turquoise mining so specimens are cherished by many. Zuni artist Brian Yatsattie's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e has been sculpted from a stunning #8 Mine turquoise specimen to a size of approximately 2 7\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/2\" tall. He is well-known for sourcing fabulous materials, carving soulful animals with minimal detail to honor the stone's natural beauty. This variety of turquoise's distinctive powder blue hue and golden brown matrix are evident in this jet-eyed friend with a peaceful presence.","brand":"Brian Yatsattie","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ #8 Mine Turquoise","offer_id":42535694663765,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BYatsattie-_8turq-bear4v4.jpg?v=1779916428"},{"product_id":"rooting-bear","title":"Rooting Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurt Awelagte's \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-bear\u003c\/a\u003e has been sculpted from lovely denim lapis. Specimens of lapis that have calcite in them are given the trade name denim lapis because they resemble cool faded denim. Rooting or nosing around in the forest's moist soil for delicious grubs, the mighty \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/bear\"\u003eBear's\u003c\/a\u003e hungry eyes from turquoise inlays remain focused on the foraging. A stunning freshwater blister pearl and turquoise bead offering bundle is a gift to the bear's powerful spirit. About 2 1\/8\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 2 1\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burt Awelagte","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Denim Lapis","offer_id":42540247318613,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/BAwelagte-denim-lapis-med-bear.jpg?v=1779998575"},{"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":"bear-power-2","title":"Bear Power","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eBears\u003c\/a\u003e are the most prevalent subject of animal carvings by the A:Shiwi (Zuni). By recognizing a bear’s natural traits or animal medicine such as mighty strength, wisdom and introspection, fearless journeying, protection and good parenting, we can awaken similar attributes within ourselves. The Panteah's matrix-rich turquoise \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is a tidy and approximate 1 1\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and roughly 1 1\/8\" tall companion, a perfect size to bring with you in remembrance of a bear's wonderful qualities to cultivate. Abby carved the little bear, while Clayton did the clean inlay work on the turquoise eyes and heartline or breath path.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abby \u0026 Clayton Panteah","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Turquoise","offer_id":42567752745045,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/Abby_CPanteah-turq-bear6v3_bf50c0ea-9711-40aa-80ba-b4ff6f64e1ca.jpg?v=1780506036"},{"product_id":"soulful-medicine-bear-2","title":"Soulful Medicine Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eStewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy have a special gift in transforming rigid stone into dynamic forms like this powerful \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-bear\u003c\/a\u003e from sodalite. The rounded back Medicine Bear design originated with Stewart and his late sister Georgia Quandelacy. Soulful eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are from turquoise inlays. About 3 1\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 7\/8\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Sodalite","offer_id":42568187314261,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-sodalite-medicine-bear9v4.jpg?v=1780525398"},{"product_id":"creative-legacy-bear","title":"Creative Legacy Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvalena Boone's deeply-rooted artistic heritage started with the late Teddy Weahkee, her ancestor. His independent work creating animal carvings, inlaid jewelry and human figurines made him one of the most vital carvers at Zuni. His creative bloodline is felt in Evalena's latest offering, a sweet \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e with coral eyes sculpted from a richly swirling verdant serpentine. An iridescent pink mussel shell point offering bundle gives thanks for all powerful bears exemplify in nature. About 1 3\/4\" long, 1\/2\" wide and 1 1\/4\" tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evalena Boone","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Serpentine","offer_id":42585464373333,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/EvalenaBoone-serpentine-bear4v3.jpg?v=1781130537"},{"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/collections\/medicine-bear\/animal-raven.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}