This bear carving was made from pipestone by Ephran Chavez and was purchased from him, in Zuni years ago. We have had it in our possession since at least 2002.

Ephran is the son of Herbert Him and was taught to carve by his father. He, in turn, has taught many of his cousins to carve as well. We have always admired the generous way that one generation teaches the next. Not only is it an important skill for generating income, it's a necessary skill for perpetuating the spirit and beliefs of the Shiwi people.

Dave has always called these bears "constellation bears" because of the way Ephran inlays the abstract heartline. Tiny points of turquoise form the line, but at first glance, they do look like stars in the sky. He has also inlaid the eyes of the bear in turquoise. We're calling this "unsigned". There are some scratches on the bottom of the feet, but they are not legible and may be just scratches.

No.: 20013 | SOLD

Zuni Carver: Ephran Chavez

Item: Bear

Material: Pipestone

Dimensions: 1 11/16"L x 1 3/8"T x 3/4"W

Signed: No

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