Large reversible bear pendant- Calvin Begay

Handcrafted Bear pendant designed by renown Navajo aritst Calvin Begay. The unique pendant features a inlay bail with  a reverse storm design and a inlay Bear dangling below.This Native American fetish, a Bear fetish, is the symbol of great curative abilities. The bear fetish is a Protective Animal of the West .Both elements are done in the  NIght Sky over Adobe Pueblo pattern consisting of highly detailed images of the dark southwest night skys with native symbols. A magnifigant piece with a medium weight. Signed by the artist. 

Mesurements: total length with bail-21/4" with a width of 2-1/4"

NIGHT SKY: Inspired by the clear dark night skies of the Navajo Nation. The Black you see is called "JET "and is a fossilized wood, which has been compressed over millions of years. Multiple pieces of stone make up the mosaic image. The stars are made from pieces of silver and the larger star and moon along with the shooting star are made from Cultured Opal. Sterling silver (stars and setting)The pueblos and scenery are made of jasper