Miniature Turquoise Bear Fetish Pendant [SOLD]

This beautiful green turquoise miniature bear fetish has been wrapped in wire to facilitate use as a pendant.  The formation of such a small fetish is amazing.  The carving was executed with great care.

The fetish has been stored for years in a small container with yellow corn pollen.  That is a traditional manner in which they are stored and ceremonially fed by Zuni persons.  Corn Pollen and Cornmeal can be a blessing for protection, understanding and forgiveness.  White corn is thought, by the Navajo, to be male, yellow corn is female and could have a similar meaning for the Pueblo people, but that has not been confirmed by us.

The primary meaning of the bear spirit animal is strength and confidence; standing against adversity.  Perhaps wearing this fetish pendant will bring you all kinds of good fortune and good health.

Condition: original condition

Recommended Reading: Fetishes and Carvings of the Southwest by Oscar Branson

Provenance: from a longtime Santa Fe resident