Navajo Indian Turquoise Silver Bear Paw Money Clip.

This money clip is a true work of art. This one has a traditional Pueblo Indian design with hand cut cabochons of genuine Turquoise. This Turquoise has been set in a Sterling Silver shadow boxes that were artfully hand cut to create the traditional Native American bear paw symbol. The Turquoise and the shadow boxes have been set on a nickel Silver money clip. Made by Navajo Indian artist Jimmy Emerson. This money clip is 1" by 2". Turquoise stones may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group.

In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.

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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