A person could get lost contemplating the complexities of this gorgeous marble stone. Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy choose the best, most beautiful minerals for their collectible Medicine-bears. Each side is uniquely different, the way nature intended. An alternating heartline and eyes are from turquoise inlays. About 3 1/8" long, 1/2" wide and 2 3/8" tall. View item

Bears are the most prevalent subject of Zuni carvings. By honoring a bear’s natural traits such as strength, journeying, protection, mothering, hunting and gathering, we can awaken similar attributes within ourselves. Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez's blue calcite Bear with jet inlaid eyes, is sculpted to a size of roughly 2 3/8" long, 1 3/8" wide and 2" tall. An offering bundle is chock full of goodies like warm amber, luscious garnet and other fascinating beads.

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Rhodochrosite was first noted in 1813 in the silver mines of present day Romania. This lovely mineral is said to bring joy to your life, heal old wounds and help you to love yourself and others unconditionally. Rhodochrosite's organic pink color results from the manganese content. Brian Yatsattie sources extraordinary materials to create collectible fetishes like this gorgeous rhodochrosite Medicine-Bear that measures about 2 1/2" long, 3/4" wide and 2" tall. Eyes are from jet inlays.

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Serape jasper is from the Crazy Lace Mine near Chihuahua, Mexico. It is named after the colorful and traditional serape blanket. An incredible variety of colors and patterns have formed naturally as seen in Christopher Sandoval's Bear or Medicine-Bear chiseled with finesse to a dimension of about 2 1/8" long, 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" tall. Either side displays unique formations and hues. Eyes are from turquoise inlays.

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A precious and upright Bear will inspire you to get up, be joyful and curious each day. Being playful stimulates the mind and boost creativity. Carved from picture jasper and inlaid with turquoise eyes by Cody Chavez, dimensions are roughly 2 1/4" tall, 3/4" wide and 1" deep. A Zuni Sunface is set with jet, coral and turquoise.

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Alabaster is a mineral in the gypsum family adored throughout time because of versatility and ease of carving. Jacob Wilson's charming Bear has been sculpted from a gorgeous alabaster to a size of approximately 2 5/8" long, 3/4" wide and 1 1/2" tall. Little ears are drilled and eyes are from turquoise inlays. Bears are revered by Indigenous cultures because they have powers that we do not.

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When asked by Pautiwa The Sun Father what he wanted, Anshe (Bear) replied that he desired to go to Zuni with the other Katsina spirits. His request granted, the other Katsinas had him take off his fur coat and dressed him like a Katsina to be part of a Mixed Dance. Felino Eriacho's stunning Bear Katsina doll is hand-carved from cottonwood. He makes the pastel-like pigments from plants and minerals he forages, mixing them according to tradition and experience. This practice can take a full year to complete due to seasonal changes. These natural paints are mesmerizingly beautiful giving the carving a softly-aged appearance. The gorgeous blue hues are derived from lapis lazuli and turquoise. An offering necklace is laced with turquoise and branch red coral beads. The carved feather element is securely glued to the head, otherwise the entire woodwork is one piece. Including base, measurements are about 7 1/2" tall, roughly 2 3/8" wide and 2 1/8" deep. Signed by the artist.

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It's always special to get a carving that's been created from a mineral indigenous to the Zuni Pueblo area. Here we have a mighty fishing Bear by Fred Bowannie, Jr. He enjoys hiking around Zuni country with his good buddy, fellow artist Felino Eriacho to locate the choicest stones. This pen shell-eyed bruin has been hewn from Zuni hematite and etched for great fur effect. The rich brown colors resemble sacred earth as the hematite gives off a natural lovely sheen. A watery fish has been sculpted from iridescent abalone and inlaid with a pen shell eye. Together, measurements of this gorgeous piece are approximately 4" long, 1 1/2" wide and 2" tall.

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We're thrilled to share a collectible and rare 5-stand fetish necklace circa 1975, by the Tsikewa family. This noted group of Zuni Pueblo carvers has lineage from the late great artist Teddy Weahkee. His daughter was Mary Tsikewa who was married to David Tsikewa, famous for his fetish necklaces. Their family includes Lavina Tsikewa Kaskalla and Rudy Tsikewa among others.

Labor intensive to carve, each exquisite feathered friend and powerful Bear represent the interconnectedness of all living things. There are even white bears present on the strands indicative of healing and strength. Each carving is worthy of visitation and appreciation. Rich materials include hand-rolled fine baby olive snail heishe, turquoise, golden gold lip shell, Pacific green snail shell, mother-of-pearl, vivid red coral, spiny oyster shell, iridescent abalone, serpentine and pink mussel shell. The tiniest animals are about 1/2" long, while the largest ones are approximately 1 1/4" long. Eyes are drilled and filled with jet paste. The overall length of this masterpiece is about 30" long, weighing 53 grams.

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Master carver Felino Eriacho and his good friend fellow carver Fred Bowannie, Jr. hike around Zuni land to find incredible local materials to create animal carvings from. A stunning portion of found septarian is from the Fence Lake area near Zuni. Felino transformed the septarian into a wonderful fishing Bear with sweet pen shell eyes to a height of approximately 4 1/2" tall, 4" wide and 4 1/2" long. Beautifully polished, a stunning network of calcite formations create amazing texture and are fun to inspect. Two small natural crevices in the calcite are enchanting enough to warrant visiting with a small flashlight. The wonderfully etched fish has pen shell eyes. Signed by the artist.

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Similar to fordite or other motor agates, surfite is a by-product material created when surfboards are made. The process of making surfboards includes pouring resin over foam and fiberglass forms. The excess resin from multiple boards will pool and harden on the shop floor creating beautiful and dazzling patterns when cross sectioned. This resin will not decompose if thrown into a landfill so the creation of Zuni fetish carvings gives this material new life as a faux gemstone. Since the designs from surfite are organically created and unique, each piece carved from surfite is just as special. We're admiring the great color formations seen in this approximately 3 1/4" long, 5/8" wide and 2" tall groovy surfite Bear by Larry Peina. Cute eyes are from turquoise inlays, while a serpentine point offering bundle is secured.

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Crouching low, Stevan Natachu's serpentine Bear takes in the scents of the forest through a jet inlaid nose. Eyes from turquoise enjoy the views. An offering bundle is composed from a stunning point that is arranged stone to stone with colorful turquoise, spiny oyster shell and jet. Approximately 4" long, 2" wide and 1 1/4" tall. A gorgeous fetish to remind us to protect and respect wildlife.

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Clayton Panteah's journeying Bear has been carved from an amazing specimen of spirit stone fluorite, marbled with deep lavender, teal green and golden hues. Clayton's precise fur etching only enhances the beauty within this mineral that's said to promote calmness and refreshed energy. Eyes are bright from turquoise inlays. About 2 1/2" long, 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/8" tall.

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It's no wonder fluorite is said to expand the mind, inspiring fresh starts because this mineral is alive with alluring minty green hues. Zuni Pueblo fetish carver Maegan Shetima created a lapis-eyed Bear from a stunning fluorite displaying great color and dimensionality. Either side of this approximately 2 1/2" long, roughly 1 5/8" wide and 1 5/8" tall hopeful bear is wondrously lovely. View item

Medicine-bears with their rounded backs remind us to rest, strengthen and restore ourselves as they do in nature, going to their den in torpor. Upright or standing Bears are regarded as demonstrating strength and power. And white bears are seen as sacred and healing. Carver and jeweler Nelson Yatsattie's fetish pendant necklace and earrings set honors the valuable examples taught by the different postured bears. Each bear is carved from iridescent mother-of-pearl. The lovely handmade sterling silver necklace is about 29" long including the center Medicine Bear, that itself is roughly 1 7/8" long and 1 7/8" wide. The side standing bears are about 1 1/2" long and 1" wide. The coordinating post earrings are approximately 1 1/2" long and 1" wide. They are of a medium to heavyweight in wearability. Each wonderful bear has jet inlays and eyes. An exquisite set to keep and wear, or to give as a cherished gift. Signed by the artist.

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Salvador Romero has uncanny ability to carve an animal's essence as he loves rocks and animals. Immortalized in a nicely-weighty bronze, a collectible Bear with a removable bronze heart offering will be prized for generations. Attractive olive-green hues embody the bear while the beautifully shaped-heart is a generous gift in a rich bronze-red color. Together they measure about 4" tall, 2 1/2" wide and 3" deep. Signed by the artist. View item

A bear's animal medicine or its natural traits encompass qualities like strength, healing, journeying and family. Carved from a handsome piece of onyx whose two sides are equally beautiful, Bernard Laiwakete's strong Bear measures about 4 5/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 2 1/2 tall. An exquisitely inlaid alternating turquoise heartline and eyes light up the golden and milky hues of the mineral. The heartline represents the breath or essence of an animal. The offering bundle from a Zuni Sunface element along with heishe beads is a gift from the carver honoring the bear's spirit. The neat Sunface button is created from turquoise, coral, jet and mother-of-pearl.

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With lips parted and teeth showing, Armond Sandoval's excited travertine Bear cub smiles wide. Happy eyes are from marble inlays, while an offering necklace has small turquoise and coral beads. A lot of etching marks show fur detail, while paws are etched and perhaps filled with jet paste. A darling upright friend measuring about 4" tall, 1 3/8" wide and 2" deep.

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Amethyst is a variety of quartz said to lift one's spirits and sooth emotions. Frankie Poblano Chattin's sweetly-spirited Bear has been smoothly sculpted from this semi-precious gem bursting with captivating violet color. Hopeful eyes are from turquoise inlays. In a gesture of gratitude for a bear's animal medicine of strength, hunting, journeying, healing and mothering, among other amazing qualities, Frankie secured an offering bundle containing a lovely turquoise point accompanied by coral and balancing tourmalated quartz beads. About 3 5/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 1 3/8" tall.

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Nelson Yatsattie's too cute for words Bear from Picasso marble has a lot of personality. Loving eyes from inlaid turquoise, little ears, a small tail and sgraffito-etched paws all add to the wonderful physical features of this fetish friend that measures about 3 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide and 2 3/8" tall. Bears are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetish carvings. By honoring a bear’s natural traits such as strength, journeying, protection, mothering, hunting and gathering, we can try and summon those great qualities within ourselves too. View item

Rainbow fluorite is said to help calm a chaotic mind. It's no wonder as the refreshing rainbow-like hues bring about a peaceful, easy feeling the same way Christopher Sandoval's Medicine-bear does. In nature, Bears torpor to heal themselves and in doing so set a good example for us to take the time and get strong. Eyes are from turquoise inlays and an offering bundle has select turquoise, spiny oyster shell, golden amber and red coral beads. About 2 3/4" long, 5/8" wide and 2 1/4" tall. View item

Bear 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. View item

It is easy to get caught up in the frantic energy of the world and the constant stimulation of society, but Bear reminds us that it is also important to take time for ourselves. Bear medicine emphasizes rest and rejuvenation, as that is the only time in which we can recuperate our own bodies and minds for the many journeys to come.

Carved from onyx with a beautifully layered and swirling quality to the colors like a riverbed, Rosella and Loubert Soseeah’s bear companion is 1 ⅝” long, 1 ⅛” wide, and 1 ½” tall. With turquoise eyes and a wide, round face, this little bear gives off a trustworthy air.

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Smooth curves gives a magnificent Bear a fluid feel but still conveys the powerful strength just below the surface. Sculpted from jet by Herbert Halate, this large bear will command any mantel or grace any space it visits. Light etching marks reveal a lovely fur effect, while turquoise inlaid eyes exhibit a focused spirit. A double point offering bundle is from turquoise on marble. Measurements of this grand bear are coming in at about 9" long, 4 1/4" wide and 3 1/4" tall. View item

This happy Bear 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. View item

We're happy to welcome Jerrold Lahaleon, Jr. to Keshi's website. He's following in his late father Jerrold Lahaleon's (d) wonderful carving footsteps with a magnificent Bear (or Medicine-bear) carved from indigenous Zuni travertine. It's a gorgeous size at about 6 1/2" long, 1 1/2" wide and 4 1/2" tall. A stunning floret-like design is incised and filled in with jet paste, along with generous inlays from apple coral, rich pen shell and turquoise. Etched eyes are darkened with jet paste. What a beauty this bear fetish is! View item

Three Bears or perhaps polar bears follow in unison looking out for the other in Maxx Laate's ring of creatures from antler. He enjoys carving animals from the Arctic region. Each have energetic eyes from inlaid jet and wonderfully furry incised coats. About 1 3/4" long, 1 5/8" wide and 1 1/8" tall. View item

Vaughn Kaskalla's endearing mother Bear and sleeping cub have been engagingly carved from one gorgeous dolomite specimen. Flowing ribbons of pink and rosy red hues exist in this stone. With an adorable turquoise-eyed expression on her face, mother patiently lets her cub snooze, shown by its sweetly incised eyes. This would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift. About 5 3/8" long, 1 3/4" wide and 3" tall. View item

Derrick Kaamasee's Bear Dancer is carved from fish rock serpentine, holding a gourd-shaped rattle and wearing traditional attire. Jet inlaid eyes, plus turquoise and red coral accents trim this approximate 4" tall, 2 3/8" wide and 4 1/2" deep nicely sized fetish. Derrick comes from the extended Laate family of Zuni carvers. He started carving in the late 1980's inspiring other family members to carve. His brother is artist Elton Kaamasee and his uncle is Maxx Laate, who taught Derrick the art form. View item

The 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. The late Darrell Westika's standing Bear 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. View item

A glorious and harmonious collaboration between Patrick Sanchez and Andres Lementino has produced this stunning Bear (or Medicine-bear) permanently presented on a sandstone point base. Using exciting acrylics, Patrick carefully 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 Corn 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. Extra shipping charges may apply. View item

Clive Hustito's magnificent upright Bear is carved of a weighty colorful marble stone with wonderful swirls, of maroon with pink and cream undertones, giving the impression of a shaggy coat. Clive used turquoise for the inlaid eyes and incised claw details. He also honored the bear with a necklace of turquoise and coral beads. This powerful bear stands about 8" tall, 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/4" deep. Extra shipping fees will apply. View item

Azurite Bear preparing for the downswing with its sterling silver golf club. Carefully positioned on the 'green', a base of verdite, ready to make a hole in one! A perfect gift for the golfer in your life! 3 1/4" long and 2 7/8" tall. View item