Weighty all 925 sterling silver Native American bear woven chain necklace

Weighty all 925 sterling silver Native American bear woven chain necklace Chunky, substantial piece. Sturd, weighty solid 925 sterling silver bear strung on a woven chain. Bear stamped "STERLING" on the bale. Chain stamped "A.G.M." and "925 ITALY." Bears figure prominently in the mythology of nearly every Native American tribe. In most Native cultures, Bear is considered a medicine being with impressive magical powers, and plays a major role in many religious ceremonies. Bears are symbols of strength and wisdom to many Native Americans, and are often associated with healing and medicine. Bear has a rough pointy spot underneath his back feet, can more than likely be filed off or just worn as is. Handmade and handcut. Vintage silver with typical patina and surface scratches. Unisex. Amazing piece! Tags: Native American, Southwestern, Western, jewelry, ranch girl, vintage, tribal, Aztec, hippie, boho, bohemian, gypsy, moon child, desert, country girl, cowgirl, cowboy farm girl, horse lover, turquoise rodeo queen, Free People, hippie, flower child, sunflower lover, Spell and the Gypsy, stampd, stamped, Silpada, Barse, 925, handmade, Taxco, Mexicana, sterling, men's, women's