{"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=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/bear\" class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\"\u003eBear\u003c\/a\u003e (or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/raven\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eRavens\u003c\/a\u003e in the same scene. Soaring \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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":"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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":"bear-power-2","title":"Bear Power","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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":false}],"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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/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=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/coyote\"\u003eCoyote\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/fox\"\u003eFox\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/wolf\"\u003eWolf\u003c\/a\u003e), feathered friends like \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/hummingbird\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/eagle\"\u003eEagles\u003c\/a\u003e and parrots, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/bison\"\u003eBison\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/horse\"\u003eHorse\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/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":"australian-print-stone-medicine-bear-2","title":"Australian Print Stone Medicine Bear","description":"Carved from intriguing Australian print stone, Stewart Quandelacy and Priscilla Lasiloo Quandelacy's \u003ca class=\"fancybox\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/medicine-bear\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e is a visual stunner. Print stone is a siltstone found in the Mount McRae shale formation, a revered stone by Aboriginal cultures as containing energizing properties. The natural patterning within this mineral is hypnotic and quite engaging. Focused eyes and an alternating heartline or breath path are from sky blue turquoise inlays. About 2 3\/8\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2 1\/8\" tall.","brand":"Stewart Quandelacy \u0026 Priscilla Lasiloo","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Australian Print Stone","offer_id":42593705427029,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/SQuandelacy-australian-print-stone-bear.jpg?v=1781296861"},{"product_id":"milestone-medicine-bear","title":"Milestone Medicine Bear","description":"Share a personal connection or a milestone with someone by gifting Melvin Sandoval's exquisite \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/pages\/medicine-bear\" data-fancybox-type=\"iframe\" class=\"fancybox\"\u003eMedicine-Bear\u003c\/a\u003e masterfully sculpted from a soft green-hued glass. It is reminiscent of sea glass that is like a frosted gem of the sea carrying the history of the deep. About 2 1\/2\" long, 3\/8\" wide and 2\" tall.","brand":"Melvin Sandoval, San Felipe-Zuni","offers":[{"title":"Bear \/ Glass","offer_id":42594007547989,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/5204\/files\/MSandoval-glass-bear2v2.jpg?v=1781308078"}],"url":"https:\/\/keshi.com\/en-ca\/collections\/medicine-bear\/material-serpentine.oembed","provider":"Keshi The Zuni Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}