A rare and striking composition in the Zuni fetish tradition, this directional piece features four bears stacked in a totem-like arrangement — three bears resting atop a fourth, each carved from a different stone. The upper bears are rendered in Dolomite, Alabaster, and Pipestone, while the base bear is carved from deep black Jet with inlaid Turquoise. Together they represent the bear's role as guardian and healer across the four directions, making this an exceptional collector's piece.
Details:
- Stones: Dolomite, Alabaster, Pipestone, Jet
- Inlay: Turquoise
- Dimensions: 2" × 4"
- Zuni carving tradition