{"product_id":"64861","title":"Tiger Eye Medicine Bear by Michael Mahooty","description":"A tiger eye medicine bear carved by Michael Mahooty with turquoise inlaid eyes and its nose to the ground sniffing for herbs. Michael has added a lovely offering bundle to the top of the bear's back with sinew featuring a pen shell arrowhead toped with two turquoise beads surrounding one melon shell. Chatoyancy is caused by the presence of fibrous structures within the material - and is due to quartz  in this stone. Tiger's eye is a stone of courage and confidence, believed to bring protection, focus, and clarity while fostering personal strength and a positive outlook. The medicine bear shape is thought to resemble a cave opening - depicting a bear coming out of hibernation and the pose is the bear sniffing the ground for healing herbs. The Zuni tribe view the bear as a powerful symbol of healing, protection, strength, and introspection. As the designated protector of the West, the bear is considered a vital spiritual guide and is a source of wisdom during times of change and transition.\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Michael Mahooty (signed)\u003cbr\u003eSize: 1\/2 in. wide x 2 in. long x 1-1\/2 in. tall\u003cbr\u003e#64861","brand":"Michael Mahooty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46148113137898,"sku":"64861","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/1909\/files\/64861_f.jpg?v=1784584180","url":"https:\/\/sunshinestudio.com\/products\/64861","provider":"Sunshine Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}