{"product_id":"zuni-pueblo-bear-fetish-by-vern-nieto","title":"Zuni Pueblo Bear Fetish By Vern Nieto","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.75\" H  x 2.25\" L x .875\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Dolomite with Two Jet Stone Eyes and a Hallmark V.N. on the Bottom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a Private Colorado Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good  Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVern Nieto (deceased) was a Zuni Pueblo fetish carver known for his detailed, naturalistic animal carvings, including many bear fetishes. \u003cspan style=\"display: none; mso-hide: all;\"\u003epenfieldgallery.com\u003c\/span\u003eZuni 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047088107685,"sku":"22-1409","price":82.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/22-1409_1.jpg?v=1785007807","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/zuni-pueblo-bear-fetish-by-vern-nieto","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}