Description: THIS AUCTION FEATURES A VINTAGE ZUNI CARVED AMMONITE FOSSIL & TURQUOISE BEAR (ANSHE) FETISH CARVING. IT MEASURES APPROX 2 1/2" LONG, AND HAS TURQUOISE INLAID EYES. AN OPEN CRYSTAL POCKET APPEARS AT THE UNDERSIDE- SEE PICTURES. THIS WONDERFUL BEAR WAS RECENTLY ACQUIRED FROM THE PERSONAL ESTATE OF NOW DECEASED HOPI JEWELER, JESSE MONONGYE, OF SCOTTSDALE , ARIZONA.(Anshe) BEARBear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People, and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear fetishes are used for healing, protection, strength, journeying, mothering, hunting, and gathering. Bear‚ hibernation reminds us of the value of going withinANSHE CHECK OUR SITE FOR MORE FETISH CARVINGS FROM THIS SAME COLLECTIONS. SEE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAILS AND YOU DECIDE All items are sold 'as is' and are described to the best of our ability. Condition, is our opinion only; all pertinent questions should be asked prior to bidding / buying. Most items we sell are vintage and presumed to be 'used', unless otherwise stated. Normal wear and tear is to be expected.Please study all of the pictures carefully, as they are an integral part of the item's description.Thank you and Good Luck Bidding! The shipping charges reflect insuring this high value item, which we require.
Price: 225 USD
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-26T21:41:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: PERSONAL ESTATE OF JESSE MONONGYE
THEME: BEAR W/ HEARTLINE
COMPOSITION: AMMONITE FOSSIL & TURQUOISE
Tribal Affiliation: ZUNI
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Native American: US
