This powerful Zuni pendant embodies protection and presence, featuring a stylized bear claw crafted in sterling silver, set with a vibrant turquoise stone, and adorned with two delicately hanging silver feathers. It’s a piece that carries both strength and grace—deeply symbolic, spiritually resonant, and grounded in tradition.
The bear claw is a sacred symbol in many Native traditions, especially among the Zuni, representing leadership, courage, healing, and spiritual authority. It honors the bear as a guardian of the earth and a powerful ally in times of transformation.
Nestled at the center of the claw, a single piece of turquoise adds color and meaning. Long held sacred by the Zuni people, turquoise is believed to offer protection, spiritual clarity, and harmony. Its cool blue-green hue reflects sky and water, serving as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds.
The two silver feathers that hang from the base of the pendant move gently with the wearer, symbolizing freedom, prayer, and connection to higher guidance. In Native belief, feathers are more than decoration—they carry messages, honor ancestors, and represent trust between the human and spirit realms.
This pendant is both a personal totem and a wearable story, blending symbolism, tradition, and artistry into a powerful expression of identity and reverence.
The chain is not included in this piece
