Description: Offered byAntique American Indian Art, llc--- AAIA--- Zuni Picasso Marble Bear Fetish by Herbert Him1 3/8"h x 2 1/8" l Herbert Him is a master fetish carver. He’s been carving for well over 25 years and is one of the few Zuni carvers to have pursued formal art training. While at the University, he came into contact with Alan Houser, who became his mentor and, with whom he studied for over 2 years. Herbert is a spiritual man, a teacher. The Buffalo and Serpent sculptures below explore Zuni beliefs. The bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability & courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual & physical realm. Artist: Herbert Him (signed) --- American Indians have used fetishes throughout recorded history. Fetishes are believed to hold magical powers and protect the owner or craftsmen from various problems of mind or body. Some believe that their mystical powers can even protect against problems of the universe. It is also believed that the care a fetish receives is directly proportional to the protection it will provide. Indians believe that fetishes must be properly cared for. They are given offerings of cornmeal and kept in special turquoise encrusted fetish pots or pouches. Often fetishes are adorned with turquoise, arrowheads and feathers. These are offerings to the fetish for gifts received or anticipated. 22-1291 Welcome to Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, llc (AAIA) eBay Listings. As the nation’s leading gallery of Antique North American Indian Art and Artifacts, we invite you to consider the beautiful art and artifacts that we list on eBay with full confidence in the authenticity and legality of the item, in the accuracy of the listing, and in the professionalism that we demonstrate in processing each transaction. Celebrating over 45 years in business, Matt Wood and Len Wood are founding members of ATADA (Antique Tribal Arts and Dealers Association), and we provide you, the collector, a unique opportunity to buy directly from our gallery inventory via eBay. We offer Certificates of Authenticity, a 7-day home inspection period allowing returns for full refunds (less shipping/insurance costs), and a lifetime trade-back policy (call for details). We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you. Thank you for looking! SHIPMENT We package all items for shipment in the utmost professional manner, and all shipments are fully insured. Please read our Store Policies for all of our shipping information. PLEASE FOLLOW US on eBay - If you hit the FOLLOW THIS SELLER link on the top right of this listing under the Seller Information button, you will be able to get the early notices of our new additions and sales. We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months.
Price: 233.75 USD
Location: Oak Harbor, Washington
End Time: 2025-01-26T21:01:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Featured Refinements: Zuni Fetish Carving
Tribal Affiliation: Zuni
Artisan: Herbert Him
