Navajo Stone Bear Fetish By J.B. Byd

Late 20th Century

3.625" H x 6" L x 2.25" W

Hand Carved Stone with Etched Native American Geometric Design with Bear on a Stand

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Good Condition with Hairline Crack in the Center of the Bear

A hand-carved stone bear fetish in the style associated with Navajo (Diné) artists from the Southwestern United States. These small animal carvings, known as fetishes, are traditional spiritual objects believed to embody the animal's essence—here, the bear symbolizes strength, healing, protection, introspection, and courage. Bears are among the most revered in Native Southwestern traditions, often linked to guardianship of the West direction.