The Bear Symbol

Traits: Strength & Learned Humility - Motherhood & Teaching

Description: Powerful and human-like, Bear is referred to as Elder Kinsman and is treated as a high-ranking guest when killed. A legend shared by many tribes tells of a chief's daughter abducted by a bear; she subsequently married the bear and gave birth to twin cubs. This legend is often depicted in both prints and carvings.

By: Unknown

Artists With Artwork On This Site

• Bill Reid
  Art: Dogfish
• Don Yeomans
  Art: Butterfly
• Glen Wood
  Art: Owl
• Glenn J. Schworak
  Art: Dragon Fly, Hummingbird, Otter, Seal, Wolf
• Joe David
  Art: Swan
• Nathaniel P. Wilkerson
  Art: Hummingbird, Sun, Wolf
• Robert Davidson
  Art: Beaver, Thunderbird
• Stanley Hunt
  Art: Moon
• Todd Jason Baker
  Art: Cougar, Dolphin, Dove, Dragon Fly, Frog, Goose, Hawk, Killer Whale, Wolf
• Unknown
  Art: Bear, Bumblebee, Deer, Eagle, Eagle Feather, Halibut, Heron, Kingfisher, Loon, Rabbit, Raven, Salmon