Zuni Indian Fetish Bear Of The West Direction W/ Offering Picasso Marble Health Donovan Laiwakete from the Zuni Pueblo in New Mexico handcrafted this Sacred Bear. The bear is made from Picasso Marble and the offering on it's back is a obsidian arrowhead with beads of heishi, coral & turquoise. Turquoise is inlaid in the eyes . A Zuni sunface is inlaid into the body of the bear with stones of coral, turquoise, mother of pearl & jet. Below is a list of some of the fetishes and their meanings to the Zuni. Badger (south)—healers, aggressiveness, perseverance Bear (west)—healer, strength, introspection Beaver—promotes family unity Buffalo—strength, endurance to rise above one’s weaknesses Coyote (east)—ability to laugh at oneself, humor Deer—abundance in the natural world Eagle (zenith or sky)—spirit, a connection to the Divine Fox—camouflage, protection Frog—fertility, invokes the spirits to bring rain Horse—partnerships, stamina, mobility, and strength Mole—(nadir or underworld) protector and hunter of the lower region, the underground Mountain Lion(Bob Cat—(north) leadership, resourcefulness Owl—wise, smart, patient Ram—male fertility Raven—healer Snake—a force in life, death and rebirth Turtle— Wolf (east)—teacher, pathfinder on the journey of survival The dimensions are 2 1/2" long by 1 3/16" wide by 1 1/2" tall. The carvings are guaranteed to be "NATIVE AMERICAN MADE." Your item comes with a "CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY." We package our carvings in a nice "GIFT BOX." We have a 14 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Returns are accepted within 14 days of receiving item and a 10% restocking fee will apply. SHIPPING: We will ship within 1 business day after close of sale and upon receiving payment. If we're on a selling trip it may add a few more days.