This charming hand-carved  turquoise bear fetish is topped with a mother-of-pearn arrowhead and a coral and turquoise beads. His eyes are inlaid jet.

Bear fetishes are used for strength, introspection , and soul power. Use as an altar object or keep on your desk or near your bed. Hold during meditation, if you feel the urge. Treat with reverence, honoring its power.

Like all fetishes, you can ascribe whatever power you wish to it.

The most well-known fetishes are created by members of the Zuni tribe and are thought to house a spirit that lends its power to the person who possesses it. There are many stories about the powerful effects of owning a fetish.

Our fetishes are created by members of the Zuni pueblo in New Mexico.

A word about our Native American artifacts:
We are located in New Mexico, home of the eight northern indian pueblos. Our supplier, who is based in Santa Fe, has been dealing with Native Americans for over 30 years. We’ve been doing business with them for 10 years and have come to know them as honest and fair. This is important because there are a lot of fakes around. We can assure you that ours are authentic.