Native American Silver French Hook Earrings Bear Claw Grand Canyon Collection.

These earrings have been die struck, soldered, and hand finished in our shop. This Grand Canyon Collection features 25 of the top selling Navajo and Hopi designs on the reservation today. These nickel Silver plated concho earrings feature a gorgeous shine to emphasize the traditional Hopi Bear claw designs. The Grand Canyon Collection earrings will definitely deliver a feeling of the old southwest. They will match perfectly with any other Silver jewelry that's already in your collection. A traditional Hopi design on nickel Silver, you can't go wrong with that. These earrings are 1-1/8" in diameter and hand from Stainless Steel French hooks at a length of 2". Don't let this opportunity pass you by!

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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