Zuni Pueblo Bear Fetish By Carl Etsate

Late 20th Century

2.5" H x 1.375" L x 1.875" W

Hand Carved Bear Made of Septarian Nodule with Raw Stones Signed CE

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Carl Etsate (often signed "CE") is a Zuni Pueblo artist known for carving detailed fetishes, including bears. twoponiestrading.com Zuni fetishes are small, hand-carved figures (typically from stone like serpentine, marble, turquoise, or other materials) representing animals with spiritual significance. The bear is one of the most important, symbolizing strength, healing, protection, introspection, and the power to adapt (e.g., like hibernation). It is traditionally associated with the West direction and the color blue in Zuni cosmology.