{"product_id":"bear-mad-of-tigilite-by-ronnie-lunasee","title":"Tigilite Bear by Ronnie Lunasee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCarefully shaped by Zuni artisans, fetishes are a physical embodiment of a living spirit. Traditionally, native peoples of the Southwest created carvings to represent the totem animals of the Six Cardinal Directions (the pivotal points of nature). Today, fetishes are fashioned after a diverse selection of animals and spirits; each with their own meanings, strengths, and weaknesses. These sculptures are made from a variety of materials, mostly stone and mineral, but organic mediums are also used, such as tagua nut and antler.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear (Anshe):\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBear 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x 1 3\/8 x 5\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonnie Lunasee, who started to carve at the age of sixteen, was taught by his brother-in-law, Melvin Sandoval. He likes to work with dolomite and serpentine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonnie taught his cousin Fabian Tsethlikai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zuni Fetishes Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602648653985,"sku":"3B","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4977\/3729\/files\/20260107_101758.jpg?v=1768332701","url":"https:\/\/shop.denverartmuseum.org\/products\/bear-mad-of-tigilite-by-ronnie-lunasee","provider":"The Shops at the Denver Art Museum ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}