Tony Da had a short career which spanned from 1967-82.  Tony began making bears as early as his first show in 1967 at Gallup Ceremonials.  As they evolved they became more sculptural in form.  This bear is an earlier one from around 1969 which is fully polished red.  The hei-shi beads are from Santo Domingo Pueblo and are shell.  The arrowhead on the back Tony would find or acquire at the right length to match the scale of the bear.  There are turquoise eyes as well.   The bear has an incised heartline which is symbolic of the strength of the bear.  The bear is signed on the back foot in the clay.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.