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Haida hand carved pendant. 2 1/4" by 1 3/4", and about 1 1/4" deep, with a sterling silver bezel.
The Haida Bear Mother Story
The story goes that while an aristocratic woman was picking salmon berries she stepped and slipped in bear scat which got all over her. She also spoiled her berries and this so upset her that and she made loud comments criticizing and disrespecting the bears. Two young grizzly bears that were nearby feeding on berries heard her and were offended. They took her captive to their village.
Aided by advice from mouse woman while confined, the young woman gained acceptance into the bear community. She married the bear chief’s son and had twin sons of her own who were part bear and part human. She was eventually rescued by her brothers. She and her sons brought back the bear hunting songs and ceremonies to their people. That was the beginning of the bear clan.
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