NATIVE AMERICAN

ZUNI SODALITE BEAR FETISH BY EVALENA BOONE

The Bear symbolizes healing and strength.  Zuni artist Evalena Boone hand crafted this wonderful bear fetish.  The carving is made out of Sodalitewith a Turquoise and Shell bundle. 


1” tall x 2  1/2” long x 3/4” wide


Artist card included


Zuni fetishes are carvings made from various materials by the Zuni people.  Traditionally, fetishes served a ceremonial purpose for their creators and they represented animals and figures that were part of their culture.  Today, as a form of Native American Art, they are sold to collectors worldwide.  With a myriad of materials like turquoise, shell, jet, marble, serpentine, and much more, Zuni fetish carvers are able to create carvings in a style of their own.




Native American Art