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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 auction and upon receiving payment. If we're on a selling trip it may add a few more days. We have a combined shippimg discount on items that have closed in the same week. Our week is Monday - Sunday no exceptions. Items must be paid for at the same time.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes and charges (typically collected upon delivery or pick up) are not included in the selling price. Please check with your countries customs office prior to bidding/buying to determine what additional costs will be. We accept returns from international sales. However, shipping charges will not be refunded. Buyer is responsible for return shipping fees. We provide a combine shipping discount for more than one item that closes in the same week. Items must be paid for at the same time. My week is Monday - Sunday no exceptions. Please do not ask to send your item as a "GIFT" as it is against the law.
CURRENTLY EXCLUDED COUNTRIES: Please make note of the countries below that I do not ship to. These countries are difficult to obtain insurance. however, we will ship to US military or diplomatic corps with APO/FPO addresses: Abkhazia, Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola including Cabinda, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burma/Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chechnia, Congo, Cuba, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea - Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Papua/New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Osetia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Yemen. Sometimes insurance policies will change and at that time I will list those countries. If I can not obtain insurance I will have to cancel your order.
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