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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Bear (Shash)

Bear (Shash)

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Bear Shash, is one of the creatures that is most human when his skin is removed. Because the bear looks human, the old people, when talking about the bear, would call it a brother or sister.

The bear is remembered and mentioned when the first shoe game is played. He sleeps during the entire game and in the morning when all had left he didn't make it to the colors of paint that everyone else used to paint themselves. But, the sunlight singed the end of his fur as he crossed over the mountain. That is the reason he has light coloring to his fur.

Also, when he was getting dressed while still sleepy he put his shoes on the wrong feet. That is why his feet are always pointed outward to this day.

When a person is not paying attention they are called “Shash”.

Dimensions 5.1" x 4.7"

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Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals

All of our pieces listed as "Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals" are either made by Wally or his son Shane.

Wally was born an artist. He learned to Silversmith from his father and has enjoyed many forms of art throughout his life including singing, playing the guitar, painting, carving, silversmithing, beading, and much more.

Since 2016 after his stroke, he has lost most mobility in his left hand which has caused him to slow down in creating beautiful jewelry. It has also stirred the desire for him to teach his talents to his children.

Shane has inherited a lot of his artistic talents from his father and practices and learns new skills constantly. He finds Native American jewelry-making and other skills he has learned from his father very rewarding and loves sharing them with you.