Cheryl Beyuka jet bear
£175.00
This exquisite 45mm jet fetish bear is hand carved by Zuni artisan Cheryl Beyuka and adorned with a freshwater pearl, turquoise and coral medicine bundle to enhance it’s powers. Bear symbolises inner strength and wisdom.
A Zuni fetish is a carving believed to contain the powers of the animal carving and were central to Zuni culture and their religion prior to the Spanish invasion. Most always these were animals of prey, as the most powerful providers in life. Individually carved in semi-precious stones, many are enhanced with medicine bundles, arrows for protection or other adornments to enhance their power.