Stewart Quandelacy

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Stewart has provided a classic example of the "medicine bear" stance in Zuni fetish carving - nose to Mother Earth - searching for medicinal herbs and roots. This example is somewhat unusual in that spiney oyster shell is utilized rather than the more commonly used Mother-of-pearl. The colors are subdued due to the polishing process rubbing off the upper layers of the shell. The opposite side is polished white shell - creating a one-sided eastern directional medbear - and we all know that white medbears are better than aspirin for a headache! The other side of the carving would be a southern bear in a bear set.

The Quandelacy family is one of the most prolific carving groups in Zuni Pueblo. Ellen Quandelacy (d.) is the matriarch of siblings Stewart, Faye, Sandra, Andres, Avery, Barlow, Wilmer, Dickie and Georgia Quandelacy and Albenite Yunie. Grandchildren include Leon, Chad, Talia, Stuart, Vickie and Channin Quandelacy and Fonda Lasiloo, Kateri Quandelacy Sanchez, and Brian and Jeffrey Yunie.

The eyes and heartline/breathline of this piece are inlaid of Sleeping Beauty turquoise and the piece is unsigned, which is typical for the carver. Great pocket medbear!

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.

No.: 0322 | Available | How to order

Price: $135.

Zuni Carver: Stewart Quandelacy

Item: Bear

Material: Spiney Oyster

Dimensions: 1 7/8" L x 1 11/16" T x 1/4" W

Signed: No

Shipping costs: $9.25 + depending on your location

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