To many tribes, the Bear is a symbol of strength, introspection, and the spiritual journey though life.  At Zuni, the name of the bear is Ainceh and is associated with the Mother of game. It is regarded as the second most powerful hunting animal, second only to the puma, because it is omnivorous.

This stylized Bear fetish is hand-carved in New Mexico by Herman Yazzie from Jet, with Turquoise mouth and eyes. Standing at just under an inch tall, this Bear fetish is also signed by the artist on the bottom.