Tom Hayes Navajo Onyx Bear Fetish Statue

Description

A magnificent, large-scale Native American spirit bear fetish sculpture by the highly collectible artisan Tom Hayes. This masterwork is hand-carved from a premium, heavy block of natural banded onyx, boasting gorgeous, fluid ribbons of natural earth tones that wrap seamlessly across the bear’s body. Measuring a substantial 7 inches long, this display sculpture highlights Hayes’s signature geometric aesthetic—featuring a powerful hump shoulder, clean blocky lines, and a smooth, highly polished finish. Bound tightly to the bear’s back with natural sinew is a traditional ceremonial medicine pack consisting of a hand-carved stone arrowhead. The piece is fully authenticated with Tom Hayes’s iconic “TH” hallmark incised directly onto the underside of the paw. 5.5″x7″x2″