Zuni Bear Fetish By Ulysses Mahkee

1.5" H x 2.625" L x .5" W

Hand Carved from Orange and Mustard Yellow Stone with 2 Inlaid Turquoise Eyes and Etched with a Heartline on one Side and Native Carvings on the Other Side

From a Private Colorado Collection

Excellent Condition

Ulysses Mahkee (often spelled Vlysses in some references, likely a variant) is a renowned Zuni Pueblo artisan from New Mexico, specializing in hand-carved stone fetishes. With over two decades of experience, he is celebrated for his intricate etchings, detailed heartlines (symbolizing the animal's life force), and use of natural materials like pipestone, turquoise inlays, and coral accents. His work embodies traditional Zuni craftsmanship while appealing to collectors for its fine artistry and spiritual depth.