Antler Medicine Bear by Raymond Tsalate

A wonderful cream and gray antler medicine bear carved by Ray Tsalate with burnished ear tips, pen shell inlaid nose and eyes. Ray has placed the porous marrow areas on the snout, below the eyes, the chest, front feet and on the bear's derriere. There is a fantastic offering bundle featuring pen shell heishi and Mediteranean coral beads surrounding a Mexican carico turquoise eagle with Kingman mine turquoise inlaid eyes. Ray has created a fantastic bear - all the elements add up to perfection! The bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability and courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual and physical realm. The Zuni believe the creator made the eagle to be a teacher - he is the guardian and master of the sky - revered for power, strength and dynamic grace. Artist: Raymond Tsalate (signed) Size: 1-3/8 in. wide x 2-1/4 in. long x 2-3/8 in. tall #61798