Navajo "Vik" Carved Pottery Bear Fetish

Updated August 7, 2026

Beautiful hand-carved Navajo pottery bear fetish by artist Vik, featuring an intricate buffalo motif painted across the body. Measuring approximately 8.5" x 6" x 2", this substantial Southwestern art piece showcases traditional Native American craftsmanship while blending contemporary pottery techniques with symbolic imagery. In many Native American traditions, bear fetishes symbolize strength, protection, healing, courage, and guardianship. The detailed buffalo decoration further enhances the piece, as the buffalo represents abundance, resilience, gratitude, and prosperity throughout many Indigenous cultures of the American Southwest and Great Plains. Together, these powerful symbols create a meaningful work of Native-inspired art. Crafted from pottery and hand-painted with exceptional attention to detail, this sculpture makes an excellent display piece for collectors of Southwestern art, Native American pottery, Navajo pottery, bear fetishes, buffalo art, tribal décor, Western home décor, desert art, and American Indian-inspired collectibles. Measures approximately 8.5" x 6" x 2". The piece is in good overall condition with normal, age-appropriate wear. Please review all photographs carefully for condition details before bidding. A wonderful addition to any collection of Southwestern pottery, Native American-inspired artwork, desert décor, Western collectibles, handcraft

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