Luminous Bear

This Luminous Bear was carved by Rodney Laiwakete from translucent flourite. It almost feels like it was carved from ice! It has a beautiful turquoise heartline and eyes. The bundle has a jet arrowhead with turquoise, coral and heishi beads. More about bears below. Size: 1.75" H x 1.75" L x 1" W Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health. Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.