Home > Native American Art > Fetishes >

LLOYD LASILOO MALACHITE ZUNI BEAR FETISH
LLOYD LASILOO MALACHITE ZUNI BEAR FETISH
 
Enlarge Additional Photos:
Artist: Lloyd Lasiloo

Circa: 1990's
Our Price: $60.00


Availability: Usually Ships in 2 to 3 Business Days
Product Code: NF8
Qty:

Description
 
This nicely carved bear with inlaid turquoise eyes and a shell bundle measures 1 1/4" long by 7/8" tall by 3/8" wide. The material used is banded malachite. Zuni Bear fetish represents strength, healing and self-knowledge. Not hallmarked but purchased and stored with carvers name.

The most renowned fetish carvers are the Zuni, who call themselves Asiwi (Ah-she-wee). Traditionally, Zuni fetishes are small carvings made from various materials by the Zuni Indians. These carvings serve a ceremonial purpose for their creators and depict animals and icons integral to their culture. As a form of contemporary Native American art, they are sold with non-religious intentions to collectors worldwide.



LOVELY FRANK DISHTA SR. BRACELET*SOLD* $600.00
NATURAL MORENCI TURQUOISE CABOCHON 53 cts*SOLD* $424.00
VINTAGE NORA LEEKITY HORSE BOLO TIE & TIPS $2,000.00
PAUL BUNYAN PLUME AGATE 66.5 cts*SOLD* $133.00
LEEKYA DEYUSE CARVED TURQUOISE LEAF BOLO *SOLD*
PHILLIP SEKAQUAPTEWA HEAVY HOPI BRACELET $2,400.00
AWARD WINNING MYRA TUCSON KNIFE-WING PIN*SOLD*
EARLY NAVAJO SANDCAST BRACELET $1,650.00
KEWA MEDITERRANEAN SALMON CORAL NECKLACE $2,175.00