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THB20th C. Native American Silver Bear Claw Necklace
Lot 160c
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Sep 5, 2019
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2019-09-05 10:00:00
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Variety galore! Featuring ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian Icons, Fine art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Native American, Southwest, Zuni, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A striking Zuni squash blossom necklace, with ten Black Bear claws, each set in a silver casing with a stylized geometric design comprised of turquoise, jet, Mother of Pearl, and coral inlays, strung with round silver beads, a single strand around the neck that leads to a double strand from which the bear claw pendants are suspended; the marvelous central pendant comprised of a pair of bear claw beads with a silver squash blossom between. Size: 26" L (66 cm); central pendant measures 4.65" W x 1.75" H (11.8 cm x 4.4 cm)
Bear claws are particularly cherished by virtually every Native American tribe, figuring prominently in their mythology. In most Native American cultures, the bear is considered a medicine being with magical powers, and plays a major role in various religious ceremonies. They are typically associated with healing and medicine. Since bears continue fighting, even after they have been seriously injured, Native Americans often believed they were capable of healing their wounds. Beyond this, bears also serve as universal symbols of strength and wisdom.
Provenance: Ex-Private Georgia Collection; acquired from Daniel Berke in 1995.
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#119688Bear claws show nice age with some expected wear and losses. Inlays intact. Silver beads which show expected tarnish have held their shape.Condition
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