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4.8" Carved Rhodonite Zuni Bear - Yukon
This is a 4.8" long Zuni bear carved from vibrant Yukon rhodonite, a distinctive pink stone sourced near Cowley Creek just south of Whitehorse. Known for its rich rose hues accented by dark manganese veining, Yukon rhodonite gives this carving a bold, naturally patterned appearance. Shaped in the classic Zuni bear form with its arched back, sturdy legs, and balanced stance, the piece is smoothly polished to highlight the stone’s striking contrast and color. It stands securely on a flat surface.
What Is A Zuni Bear?
A Zuni Bear is a small, traditional Zuni Pueblo carving that represents strength, healing, and protection, typically shaped in a compact, stylized form with a broad, arched back, sturdy legs, and a gently tapered snout that gives it a powerful, grounded profile. These carvings are often made from stones like turquoise, jet, serpentine, or alabaster, and may feature inlaid eyes, a symbolic heartline, or a small offering bundle tied across the back. The bear is regarded as a guardian of the West in Zuni tradition, valued not only as a spiritual totem associated with courage and inner wisdom but also as a collectible work of Native American artistry.
A Zuni Bear is a small, traditional Zuni Pueblo carving that represents strength, healing, and protection, typically shaped in a compact, stylized form with a broad, arched back, sturdy legs, and a gently tapered snout that gives it a powerful, grounded profile. These carvings are often made from stones like turquoise, jet, serpentine, or alabaster, and may feature inlaid eyes, a symbolic heartline, or a small offering bundle tied across the back. The bear is regarded as a guardian of the West in Zuni tradition, valued not only as a spiritual totem associated with courage and inner wisdom but also as a collectible work of Native American artistry.
About Rhodonite
Rhodonite is a striking pink manganese silicate mineral known for its rich rose to deep pink coloration, often accented by dramatic black veins of manganese oxide that create beautiful, natural contrast. Found in metamorphic rocks, this mineral typically forms through the alteration of manganese-rich deposits under heat and pressure. Major sources include Australia, Russia, Peru, Sweden, Canada, and the United States—particularly Massachusetts and New Jersey—where it has long been prized for its ornamental and lapidary qualities.
When polished, Rhodonite reveals a smooth, glassy luster that highlights its vivid pink hues and distinctive veining. It is a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists for cabochons, beads, carvings, and tumbled stones. Each piece showcases nature’s artistry, balancing soft color with bold patterning, making Rhodonite one of the most visually captivating and recognizable pink stones in the mineral world.
Rhodonite is a striking pink manganese silicate mineral known for its rich rose to deep pink coloration, often accented by dramatic black veins of manganese oxide that create beautiful, natural contrast. Found in metamorphic rocks, this mineral typically forms through the alteration of manganese-rich deposits under heat and pressure. Major sources include Australia, Russia, Peru, Sweden, Canada, and the United States—particularly Massachusetts and New Jersey—where it has long been prized for its ornamental and lapidary qualities.
When polished, Rhodonite reveals a smooth, glassy luster that highlights its vivid pink hues and distinctive veining. It is a favorite among collectors and lapidary artists for cabochons, beads, carvings, and tumbled stones. Each piece showcases nature’s artistry, balancing soft color with bold patterning, making Rhodonite one of the most visually captivating and recognizable pink stones in the mineral world.
$175
SPECIES
Rhodonite
LOCATION
Cowley Creek, Whitehorse, Yukon
SIZE
4.8 x 3.6 x 2.4"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#344823
