TWO BEAR FIGURES FETISHES FROM THE ZUNI PUEBLO IN NEW MEXICO. Two medium sized hand-carved animal figures of bears. They are likely carved in alabaster, serpentine, and/or marble and are decorated on the top. The carvings are of bears which are considered to be guardians of the west and symbols of introspection, strength, and healing. The arrow-like inlaid design on the side of the carvings is a "heartline" or "breathline" which symbolizes the breath of the animal and is believed to bring protection and good luck. - Length: approx. 5 inches. Estimate $100-120
