Claudia Peina Large Dancing Bear Carving

Height x Width x Depth: 135 x 110 x 25 mm

Deer Antler (ethically sourced)

American Turquoise (Nevada)

Red Coral

Jet (fossilised Monkey-Puzzle Tree)

Handmade and signed by Zuni artist Claudia Peina, New Mexico

The bear is emblematic of grounding forces and strength. This animal has been worshiped throughout time as a powerful totem, inspiring those who need it the courage to stand up against adversity. As a spirit animal in touch with the earth and the cycles of nature, it is a powerful guide to support physical and emotional healing.

The bear has several meanings that will inspire those who have this animal as totem:

• The primary meaning of the bear spirit animal is strength and confidence

• Standing against adversity; taking action and leadership

• The spirit of the the bear indicates it’s time for healing or using healing abilities to help self or others

• The bear medicine emphasises the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest

• The spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces