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SKU: 22-1409

Zuni Pueblo Bear Fetish By Vern Nieto

$82.00

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Late 20th Century

1.75" H  x 2.25" L x .875" W

Hand Carved from Dolomite with Two Jet Stone Eyes and a Hallmark V.N. on the Bottom

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good  Condition

Vern Nieto (deceased) was a Zuni Pueblo fetish carver known for his detailed, naturalistic animal carvings, including many bear fetishes. penfieldgallery.comZuni fetishes are small, hand-carved animal figures traditionally made from stone (and sometimes other materials) by the Zuni people of New Mexico. They hold spiritual significance—bears, in particular, symbolize strength, healing, protection, and introspection. Modern Zuni fetishes like Nieto's are also prized as collectible art.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Zuni

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 1.75 in2.25 in0.88 in

Category: Bears

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