Picasso Marble Bear Family by Herbert Him

A detailed prominent grayish cream and gray spotted Picasso marble bear family with turquoise inlaid eyes carved by Herbert Him. The parents are carved at both ends near the base with the bear cub in the middle looking up at the viewer. There is a partial semi circle prayer bowl with a Puebloan Kiva incised inside it on one side of the carving and on the bottom of the carving, Herbert has incised a bear claw. Animals carved as a family suggests the bond that exists between the parents and the children - no matter the species. The bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability and courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual and physical realm. Artist: Herbert Him (signed) Size: 4 in. wide x 2 in. deep x 2-5/8 in. tall #62294