Namingha, Les – Picasso Marble Stone Fetish Bear

3" long x 2"h

$ 350.00

This is a creative Zuni fetish bear by Les Namingha.  While Les is famous for his Hopi-Tewa and Zuni pottery, he has also made both clay and stone fetishes in the past.  On these new pieces, Les said, “I was able to set up my carving station and decided to try my hand at stone carving!  I’m definitely enjoying the change of medium”.  This bear fetish is carved from Picasso Marble.  There medicine bundle on the back has a single piece of turquoise.  In Zuni culture, the bear is a symbol of strength, power, healing, and self-knowledge. He is the great protector.  This bear has just a slight turn to its head.  It is signed on the bottom, “L. N.”.