I've stated, more than once, that I really love the work of all the Laiwakete brothers. Their carvings are very traditional, elegant, cleanly executed and (often) they use the most beautiful bundles to dress their fetishes.
This sunny, honey bear is perfectly cheery and beautiful from the left side, but when you rotate him around, the right side has a beautiful, colorful inlaid heartline of turquoise, red coral and lapis. It really pops on this onyx.
He's a real beauty and he's signed on the bottom.
If you would like to read more about the Bear's characteristics and attributes click here. And click here to hear "Bear" in Shiwi, the language of Zuni.