Onyx Medicine Bear by Melvin Sandoval

A striking golden cream, yellow ocher, tan and brown ocher veined onyx medicine bear carved by Melvin Sandoval. Melvin has left some voids on both sides of the bear's body creating natural finger holds. There is a simple offering bundle strapped around the bear with sinew featuring two apple coral and two turquoise beads surrounding two larger turquoise beads. The Zuni believe the Creator made the bear to be a guardian for mankind. The bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability and courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual and physical realm. Artist: Melvin Sandoval (signed) Size: 3/4 in. wide x 3-3/8 in. long x 2 in. tall #64171