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SKU: 22-0436

Zuni Pueblo Bear Pottery By Manuel Daube

Late 20th Century

1.375" H x 3.375" L x .875" W

Hand Coiled and Painted Fetish Bear with Coral Inset Eyes Signed Manuel Daube + Corn Stalk Motif

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Zuni artists are renowned for fetishes (small carved animal figures with spiritual significance) and pottery. Bears are particularly important in Zuni and broader Pueblo culture: they symbolize strength, healing, protection, and introspection (due to hibernation). Bear figures may appear as standalone sculptures, lidded jars/bowls, or decorative elements on vessels.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Zuni

Year Range: 1975 - 2000

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 1.38 in3.38 in0.88 in

Category: Bears

Shipping

U.S. Shipping: One Flat Rate Per Order

Every U.S. order is packed in-house at our gallery and ships insured via USPS or UPS, with signature required on delivery. You pay one flat rate for the whole order, never per item:

  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

Buying from more than one category? You only pay the highest rate in your cart, so eight fetishes and a pair of earrings ship together for just $15.

Oversized Pieces

Large or heavy pieces, such as big pottery, baskets, rugs and framed art, are custom-packed and shipped at actual cost. As a guide, that's anything needing a box larger than 12" × 12" × 12" or weighing over 5 lbs. At checkout, choose Oversized – Shipping Invoiced Separately and we'll email your shipping invoice, usually within 24 hours. Contact us for an estimate before you buy.

International

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