Medicine Plate - Turquoise Bear Claw (10") (by New World Trading) By artist Joani Jiannine

By artist Joani Jiannine

The handmade bronze feather pendant is inscribed on the back with "Be Brave

75in H x 3

75 inches long

On a beautiful 18 inch braided chain with hook closure

Medicine Plate - Turquoise Bear Claw (10") (by New World Trading) By artist Joani JiannineAncient tradition holds that certain metals have medicinal qualities that help maintain well being. Add this to the healing and spiritual roles that animals and symbols have played in Native American tradition, and you have the Medicine Plate. Each of these gorgeous pieces is hand crafted by a silversmith, hand beating the solid copper plate and then overlaying the copper symbol and richly colored patina. The Bear Claw represents strength and power.