Treasures from Our West: Grizzly bear claw necklace
April 1, 2015
Originally featured in Points West in Spring 2008
Grizzly bear claw necklace
This grizzly bear claw necklace is part of the newly acquired Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection which Plains Indian Museum staff and others have just begun to study. Grizzly bear necklaces were worn by tribal men and were highly valued because they reflected the strength and courage of the bear. This necklace contains thirty-three bear claws, fur, leather, abalone, trade cloth, and beads.
Read more about bear claw necklaces in this additional blog post from Curator Emerita Emma I. Hansen.
Grizzly bear claw necklace. Paul Dyck Plains Indian Buffalo Culture Collection. Acquired through the generosity of the Dyck family and additional gifts of the Nielson Family and the Estate of Margaret S. Coe. NA.203.1413
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Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.
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