Native Bear, Native American Art, Navajo Sandpainting, Indigenous Art, Southwestern retailer Art

Navajo signed sand painting. Bears!

- 12" X 12"
- have to put your own hooks to hang
-not framed


Native American sandpainting. There are 600 to 1,000 different traditional designs for sandpaintings known to the Navajo. They do not view the paintings as static objects, but as spiritual, living beings to be treated with great respect. More than 30 different sandpaintings may be associated with one ceremony.

The Bear Symbol - Meaning
Native American Indians regarded the grizzly bear with awe and respect. Early hunting tribes noticed that these bears had very complex behaviors. Many native tribes thought of the bear as a "god". American Indians saw that these grizzlies were large and very strong animals that could move quickly in spite retailer of their size. It's no wonder that these magnificent animals would become the center of Indian legends. Often found in Indian paintings and engraved in jewelry, the grizzly was a sign of strength.

We able to send these overseas since they are not too big or heavy inquire within for shipping costs.


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