Southwestern Black Stone Bear Fetish Carving Turquoise Heartline Inlay 2"

Description

View Southwestern Black Stone Bear Fetish Carving Turquoise Heartline Inlay 2" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Beautiful small Southwestern bear fetish-style carving made from polished black stone and accented with striking turquoise-colored inlay. The bear is carved in a low, powerful stance with a long snout, small ears and detailed paws. Beautiful small Southwestern bear fetish-style carving made from polished black stone and accented with striking turquoise-colored inlay. The bear is carved in a low, powerful stance with a long snout, small ears and detailed paws. The standout feature is the heartline-style inlay, running along the body and ending in an arrow point. A matching turquoise-colored eye adds another great detail against the deep black stone. Measures approximately 2 inches long; please see ruler photos for exact scale. Pre-owned with light surface wear consistent with handling and display. No artist signature or identifying mark is visible, so the maker, age, exact stone and tribal attribution are unknown. A sharp-looking little carving that displays extremely well and would make a great addition to a Southwestern fetish, bear carving, stone animal or Native American-style art collection. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Fetishes & Totems.

Culture

Native American: US