Everett Pino Leopard Stone Jasper Bear Fetish Pendant
Bear represents inner strength. This 52x40mm leopard stone jasper bear fetish pendant is carved by renowned Zuni artisan Everett Pino. The coral heartline indicates that it is an image of a living, breathing animal and thus contains bear’s spirit and potential.
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.
Bear represents inner strength. This 52x40mm leopard stone jasper bear fetish pendant is carved by renowned Zuni artisan Everett Pino. The coral heartline indicates that it is an image of a living, breathing animal and thus contains bear’s spirit and potential.
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.
Bear represents inner strength. This 52x40mm leopard stone jasper bear fetish pendant is carved by renowned Zuni artisan Everett Pino. The coral heartline indicates that it is an image of a living, breathing animal and thus contains bear’s spirit and potential.
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.