Wear the Bears

Lucille Platero created these shiny sterling silver earrings and placed turquoise surrounded by stampwork on the belly.  She engraved a lightening arrow heartline.  They dangle from sterling silver hooks.  More about bears below.

Size: 1.375" H (includes hooks) x 1.125" L 

Bears are the guardians of the western gate in Zuni Pueblo.  They are associated with healing at all levels, protection, and a reminder to restore oneself during the winter months.  In some traditions a part of the bear is rubbed all over infants to imbue them with power, strength, and good health.