Navajo Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Bear Bracelet

This bracelet shows the powerful symbolism of the almighty Bear created in Sterling Silver. The bear nearly leaps out of the bracelet. This is a magnificant creation of Silver with genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets and red Coral cabochons for this traditonal combination of the Southwest. Hand-made Sterling Silver feathery leaves, dots and twisted wire artfully decorate this wearable art. The bracelet is 1-1/2" wide and fits a 6-1/2" to a 7-1/2" wrist. Send us your wrist size in the customer notes box so we can size it for you. Made in our shop, Stamped Sterling and signed with our hallmark by the Navajo artist Verna Blackgoat. You'll receive one from the group.

A potent source of strength was the bear, whose powers were 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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