Clissa Martin: Turquoise , Bear w/shell & jet bumblebee Gilbert Lonjose Yatsayte masterfully captured the grace

Yatsayte masterfully captured the grace and agility of this majestic creature

not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also connects it to the local landscape and traditional craftsmanship

The richness of the tan and brown hues adds a sense of warmth and earthiness to the carving

A bear carved of fossil

It's a type of metamorphic rock found mainly in Utah

Clissa Martin: Turquoise , Bear w/shell & jet bumblebee Gilbert Lonjose Yatsayte masterfully captured the graceMar tin Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear fetishes are used for healing, protection, strength, journeying, mothering, hunting and gathering. Bear hibernation reminds us of the value of going within. Dimensions: Length 1 3 4" X Width 1" X Height 1"