Many Indian Tribes made and used animal fetishes.
Each Fetish was seen as possessing unique powers of the animal it represented. If treated respectfully, it would bestow these living powers on the owner of the fetish.
The bear symbolizes tremendous power and strength. Since it hibernates every year, it is associated with change. Therefore, the bear fetish offers strength in the face of adversity during the transitions and changes of a person's life. |
