Standing Bear fetish hand carved out of Alabaster. Artist is known for his happy expressions on his pieces. Bear is holding an offering bowl with a grain inside. Bear is on an Alabaster stand. There are 6 cardinal guardians and the bear fetish is considered to be the guardian of the West, who shows strength and inner power to perceive ones present circumstances. Facial expressions and paws are textured with Jet. Bear is bundled with an Abalone arrowhead. Fetish measures 2 1/4 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 3 1/2 inches tall. Carved initials “RK”, “Zuni”, and “2025”.
