Prayer Feathers: Prayer feathers or "Pahos" are created out of cottonwood root or cedar and have specific feathers attached to catch the wind. They are generally created to communicate with the Creator of the Kachinas and are used to accomplish specific tasks of protection and blessings. This symbol can be found in the pad of the paw itself.
Bear Paw: The bear paw is a symbol of inner strength, power, authority and leadership.
Sterling Silver weighing 4 grams
Handcrafted by a Hopi silversmith and hallmarked with his stamp!
Description
The 1-1/8" Hopi Overlay Bear Paw Earrings are created by Darren Seweyestewa and are thought to offer blessings and protection. These earrings have a hanging length of 1 5/8" and our 7/16" wide at the widest point. In the pad of the bear paw is also the symbol for prayer feathers.