Prudencia Quam & Vernon Lunasee: Dolomite, Bear Kenny Chavez Cal-ava-za

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there can be grace and beauty too

frogs often appear on prayer bowls since many of the Zuni prayers and dances ask for water in the form of rain or snow

Buffalo (Si:wolo) is especially important to the Plains Indians

Length 2 3/8" X Width 3/4" X Height 1"

Prudencia Quam & Vernon Lunasee: Dolomite, Bear Kenny Chavez Cal-ava-zaQuam & Luna see Bear (Anshe): Bear was the principal animal for the Pueblo People and they are the most prevalent subject of Zuni fetishes. Bear fetishes are used for healing, protection, strength, journeying, mothering, hunting and gathering. Bear hibernation reminds us of the value of going within. Dimensions: Length 1 1 2" X Width 5 8" X Height 3 4"