Zuni-Style Sunface Bear Pendant | Sterling Silver & Carved Stone Fetish
Adorable and symbolic, this small Zuni-style fetish bear pendant features a carved stone bear with an inlaid Sunface medallion and a sterling silver wire-wrapped bail.
The bear is believed to be carved from jasper or serpentine, with traditional Zuni-style inlay made of turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and jet. The wire-wrapped bail has been tested and confirmed to be sterling silver.
This piece is unsigned but reflects the classic work of Zuni silversmiths and fetish carvers, making it a collectible and wearable piece of Southwestern art.
π» Hand-carved stone bear (likely jasper or serpentine)
βοΈ Inlaid Sunface medallionΒ
π Natural turquoise, coral, jet & mother of pearl
π¨ Sterling silver wire-wrapped bail (tested)
π Measures approx. 1.25" tall (with bail) Γ 1.25" wide
π§΅ Lightweight and perfect for layering
β οΈ Disclaimer:
This pendant features a sterling silver bail and wire wrap, a hand-carved stone bear body (likely jasper or serpentine), and traditional Zuni-style Sunface inlay. While consistent with Zuni fetish carving traditions, this piece is unsigned and has not been professionally authenticated.
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