Between Bear Paws
I, II, III, IV
Inventory # WAJ*01107S cream
Inventory # WAJ*01108S white
Inventory # WAJ*01109S black
Inventory # WAJ*01110S copper

This depiction of a small human between the paws of a bear derives from the Bear-Mother Myth. As told in legend, the beautiful young daughter of a Chief was out berry picking, and neglected to sing to warn the Bears of her presence. This lack of respect for the Bears
causes her abduction by a Prince of the Bear People, and their subsequent marriage results in the birth of twin cubs. When the cubs return to their mother's village, they are transformed into human-form, retaining the superior senses of the Bear which destines them to become great hunters.