Zuni Style Malachite Bear Fetish Pendant Carved Native American Southwestern VTG

Description

View Zuni Style Malachite Bear Fetish Pendant Carved Native American Southwestern VTG with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Up for your consideration is a stunning, beautifully detailed Southwestern Zuni-style hand-carved bear fetish pendant. In Southwestern Indigenous tradition, the bear is the powerful Guardian of the West, universally revered as a sacred symbol of inner strength, healing, courage, and grounding protection. Up for your consideration is a stunning, beautifully detailed Southwestern Zuni-style hand-carved bear fetish pendant. This miniature work of wearable art is meticulously shaped from premium natural malachite, showcasing brilliant, high-contrast forest green bands and vibrant organic waves that emphasize the curves of the animal. In Southwestern Indigenous tradition, the bear is the powerful Guardian of the West, universally revered as a sacred symbol of inner strength, healing, courage, and grounding protection. Item Details & Specifications Animal Motif: Bear (Directional Guardian / Healer Bear) Material: Genuine Natural Banded Malachite with metallic accent spacers Total Length: 3/4 inch (Approx. 19mm) — perfect sizing for a central necklace pendant, charm bracelet addition, or a pocket medicine stone Craftsmanship: Hand-carved with precise geometric cuts, smooth polished finishing, and a vertical drill hole running through the center Condition: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition with no visible chips, cracks, or deep scratches. The stone retains a beautiful glossy luster. Shipping & Handling Your item will be carefully packed in a secure padded box to prevent any damage during transit. Please review all macro photographs closely as they serve as the primary visual description of the precise banding pattern you will receive. Feel free to send over any questions before purchasing! Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Unbranded.

Pendant Shape

Round

Antique

No

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday

Main Stone Color

Green

Metal

Sterling Silver

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone

Malachite

Department

Women

Main Stone Shape

Bear

Pendant/Locket Type

Charm

Style

Pendant

Base Metal

Silver

Features

Reversible

Number of Gemstones

1

Handmade

Yes

Chain Type

Cord

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Silver

Material

Silver

Materials sourced from

United States

Brand

Unbranded

Setting Style

NA

Type

Pendant

Customized

No

Era

Undated

Theme

Ethnic, Animals & Insects

Tribal Affiliation

Zuni

Country of Origin

United States