Genuine Buffalo Nickel and Bear Paw Turquoise Silver Money Clip

Stash that cash Americana style. The pictures are not wrong, this one is double sided! Two genuine Buffalo Head Nickels on one side plus a Bear Paw with Genuine Turquoise on the reverse. This design has twice the style of a normal money clip. Standard size of 1-3/4" by 1". Cash is not included.

No animal has ever given so much to a people as the largest and most spectacular creature of North America, the great American bison. The Plains Indians depended upon the buffalo for food, shelter, and clothing. The large nomadic herds were a huge part of their life, and the people appealed directly to the Buffalo in prayer. The medicine men called upon the powers of the "spirit buffalo" to help them in rituals. It is told that the spirit of the buffalo will return to reunite the people, thereby mending the Sacred Hoop, which has no ending and no beginning. This will be a time for the prophecies to come together, for people of all colors to understand about Mother Earth, and to have respect for one another and their nations. This will be a time for healing.

The Bear is a potent source of strength for many Native Americans. Admired for their strength, independence, and self reliance, the Spirit of the Bear was often invoked before entering battle. Warriors sometimes painted their faces with marks resembling bear claw scratches and carried double-edged knives with handles carved from the jawbones of bears as good luck charms. It was believed that bear power could also cure illness. Shamans or medicine men from many different groups frequently dressed as bears when working to heal the sick. Just as honoring the bear spirit could bring blessings to people, provoking the spirit might bring them harm. For that reason, some tribes, most notably the Apache, forbade their hunters to kill a bear, or even to touch the carcass of one found dead in the woods.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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