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Pinolith Medicine Bear by Andres Lementino

Andres Lementino

Pinolith Medicine Bear by Andres Lementino

$ 130.00

A gray, muted white and black colored pinolith medicine bear with turquoise inlaid eyes and its nose to the ground, carved by Andres Lementino - delivered to Sunshine Studio in early June of 2026. Andres inlaid his unique double Zuni sun face to the left side of the bear's back - utilizing bits of Golden Hills Sleeping Beauty turquoise, jet, apple coral, lapis and mother-of-pearl. The sun face is an ancient symbol in Zuni culture, representing the sacred Sun Father. The symbol's round motif depicts the Sun with a forehead split down the middle to reflect the eternal balance between sunrise and sunset. To the Zuni, the sun face represents prosperity, happiness, peace, hope, optimism, and positive energy. The medicine bear shape is thought to resemble a cave opening - depicting a bear coming out of hibernation and the pose suggests that the bear is sniffing the ground for healing herbs. The Zuni believe the bear is endowed with curative powers, strength, adaptability and courage - powers that can influence both the spiritual and physical realm. Pinolith aka; pine stone - is named for its trapped magnesite minerals that resemble white pine cones or kernels ie; pine nuts. Pinolith is considered a grounding and stabilizing stone, believed to promote emotional balance, reduce stress, enhance clarity of mind, and foster a sense of inner peace.
Artist: Andres Lementino (signed)
Size: 7/16 in. wide x 1-7/8 in. long x 1-3/8 in. tall
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