Zuni Carved Bear Fetish

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Zuni Carved Bear Fetish by Daphne Quam

Classic bear carved from green striped serpentine with coral eyes and offering bundle. These bundles are meant as a gift offering to the animal spirit. The bundles provide the animal spirit with energy, enhancing its powers and allowing its prayers to be heard more easily. This piece was carved by Zuni fetish carver Daphne Quam. Bear is the guardian of the West. Bear is associated with great strength and is considered a powerful healer.