A Rare Vintage Sterling Silver Story Bear Necklace by Sheila Vandever
$550.00
Vintage
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.
Vintage
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.
Vintage
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.
The story bear could be representing the origin myth of Ursa Major of the Navajo. In the story, a girl accepts a bear as her husband. Her younger sister tells the father, who in turn kills the bear. The older sister changes into a bear to get revenge. After killing her family they become Ursa Major.
This piece is expertly designed and created by Sheila Vandever. Signed SV on the back. There are various inlaid stones representing stars, planets and moon. The bear's teeth and eyes are so delicately inlaid. Around the body are prong set malachite. 2.5 x 2.25" including bale which is bezel set with malachite.
The pendant hangs on the original chain which is made from wire strung black faceted glass or spinel. Decorated caps at the end with large hook and eye. 20" length.
Excellent condition. Surely a one of a kind piece.
14 day return policy and 3 month layaway available.