Mahooty Serpentine Bear

Serpentine

Turquoise

Mother-of-Pearl

Coral

Sinew

Height: 70 mm

Length: 50 mm

Zuni artist: Michael Mahooty

In the kingdom of spirit animals, 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 emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest

• The spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces

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