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The Bear

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. A Bear is of great support and comfort to those who crave human company simply for personal reassurance rather than for the simple pleasure of being with friends. He makes lonely periods of life far easier.

Bear Spirit Silver Native Jewelry

Silver jewelry Ring, Earrings, Bracelet

One of the more popular collections is the Bear Spirit Silver Jewelry Collection pictured above. Browse our silver jewelry collections made by Coast Salish Artist Richard Krentz. Earrings, bracelets, rings and pendants.

Our silver Native American jewelry collections are well priced and authentic. 

Bear Symbol and First Nations

The Bear Symbol - Haida Bear BraceletKnown as the Protector of the animal kingdom the Bear is the most powerful coastal animal. In the Haida culture, the Bear is known as “Elder Kinsman” and is treated as a noble guest. Whenever a Bear is killed it is brought inside and eagle down is spread upon it to show respect. The Bear is also known for its human-like qualities. Legend says that a First Nations chief’s daughter fell in love with and married a Bear, who happened to be the nephew of the Great Bear Chief.  She gave birth to twin bear cubs and was known as the Bear Mother. This created a close relationship between Bears and humans.

Native Art - Bear Symbol

Spirits of the West Coast Native Art Gallery sells Bear Symbol prints, Native American Jewelry, bear native carvings, bear ceremonial masks, gold and silver bracelets and bentwood boxes, all inspired by the Bear Symbol.

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If you have any further information or stories with or about this Native American Symbol or totem and you would like to share them with our readers, please feel free to email them to us. If they are appropriate we will add them to this page. Thank you!

Silver and Gold Bear Wrap Ring

Andrew Williams

Silver and Gold Bear Wrap Ring

$224.00
Haida Silver Bear Teardrop Earrings

Carmen Goertzen

Haida Silver Bear Teardrop Earrings

$224.00
Haida Silver Bear Ring

Carmen Goertzen

Haida Silver Bear Ring

$260.00
Bear Silver and Gold Wrap Ring

Justin Rivard

Bear Silver and Gold Wrap Ring

$264.00
Copper Bear Silver and Gold Pendant

Andrew Williams

Copper Bear Silver and Gold Pendant

$504.00
Haida Bear Gold, Silver and Abalone Band

Carmen Goertzen

Haida Bear Gold, Silver and Abalone Band

$544.00
Silver and Gold Bear Bracelet

Andrew Williams

Silver and Gold Bear Bracelet

$823.00
Silver and Gold Bear Bracelet

Andrew Williams

Silver and Gold Bear Bracelet

$823.00
Silver Bear Repoussé Pendant

Derek White Jr.

Silver Bear Repoussé Pendant

$1,222.00
Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole

Ron Russ

Eagle and Bear Argillite Totem Pole

$1,270.00
Carved Bear Panel

Trevor Hunt

Carved Bear Panel

$4,153.00
Chief Talking Staff

Greg Henderson

Chief Talking Staff

$7,906.00
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Bear Silver Wrap Ring Small

Richard Krentz

Bear Silver Wrap Ring Small

$52.00
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Bear Oval Sterling Silver Pendant

Richard Krentz

Bear Oval Sterling Silver Pendant

$64.00
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Bear Teardrop Sterling Silver Pendant

Richard Krentz

Bear Teardrop Sterling Silver Pendant

$64.00
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Bear Oval Sterling Silver Earrings

Richard Krentz

Bear Oval Sterling Silver Earrings

$66.00
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Bear Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings

Richard Krentz

Bear Teardrop Sterling Silver Earrings

$66.00
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Bear Sterling Silver Bracelet

Richard Krentz

Bear Sterling Silver Bracelet

$117.00
Bear Band

Chris Cook

Bear Band

$184.00
Silver Native Crest Money Clips

Justin Rivard

Silver Native Crest Money Clips

$184.00
Bear Silver Ring Haida

Carmen Goertzen

Bear Silver Ring Haida

$260.00
Haida Large Bear Totem Pendant

Derek White

Haida Large Bear Totem Pendant

$324.00
Miniature Haida Totem Pole in Yellow Cedar

Leon Ridley

Miniature Haida Totem Pole in Yellow Cedar

$344.00
Bear Gold and Silver Ring Haida

Carmen Goertzen

Bear Gold and Silver Ring Haida

$464.00

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