Bold and meaningful, this Zuni bear paw pendant is cast in sterling silver and set with a single, vibrant turquoise stone at its center. The iconic bear paw design—stylized yet powerful—represents strength, protection, and spiritual guidance, making it a symbol that resonates across generations.
In Zuni tradition, the bear is revered as a guardian of the earth and a healer. The paw, specifically, symbolizes the presence of the bear spirit—its protective strength, its connection to the land, and its ability to walk between the physical and spiritual realms. Wearing a bear paw is believed to bring courage, resilience, and grounding energy.
The central turquoise stone, rich with matrix and vivid in hue, deepens the pendant’s meaning. Sacred to the Zuni people, turquoise is seen as a stone of protection, clarity, and harmony—linking sky and earth, thought and feeling. It empowers the wearer with inner balance and shields against negativity.
This pendant is more than adornment; it is a totemic piece, a reminder of one’s own inner strength and the quiet wisdom of nature. Compact and substantial, it holds space for tradition, story, and spirit.
The chain is not included in this piece
