Scruffy Little Malachite Bear

It has inlaid turquoise eyes, and the malachite stone has shades of green stripes and swirls and is said to be healing.  The offering bundle has a tiny turquoise arrowhead on top.  It is small enough to fit in a small pouch or even a pocket.  More about bears below.

Size: .825" H x 1.125" L x .25" W

Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health.

Traditionally, Zuni carvings are symbolically fed cornmeal.   Each Zuni fetish comes in a box with a descriptive card and a tiny bit of corn meal to tide them over until they reach you.