Vintage single carved turquoise standing upright bear fetish bead, missing ear

Description

This is a beautiful piece of green blue turquoise with brown matrix that has been lovingly carved into a standing upright bear fetish. His face is wonderfully sweet and he stands on its own.  It is missing one ear.  The feet I do not know if they are chipped or original.  He stands easily and is a bead with a 1.5 mm approx hole thru its neck.  This was on a Santo Domingo necklace that was broken.   He weighs 8.60g, is approx 1.5" long and approx 16 mm diameter.  This is a great looking bear of all the ones I have seen.  I understand he can be repaired.
The Native Bear Symbol
represents strength, family, vitality courage and health
. The bear is thoughtful and independent, with little need for fellowship. The bear is also self-contained and strong-willed in nature.