Rickson Kallestewa: Alabaster with Pink Mussel Shell Bundle, Bear Tony Laiwekate Length 1 1/16" X Width

Length 1 1/16" X Width 1/2" X Height 5/8"

The smooth texture of the fossilized ivory adds an elegant touch to the carving while highlighting the fox's graceful form

with its unique veining and color variations

symbolizing a deep connection with nature and ancestral roots

Length 1 3/4" X Width 1/4" X Height 3/4"

Rickson Kallestewa: Alabaster with Pink Mussel Shell Bundle, Bear Tony Laiwekate Length 1 1/16" X WidthKal les te wa 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 2" X Width 1" X Height 1 1 2"