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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Native American Symbols in Jim Littlewolf's Jewlery

Bracelet $350. with  ivory, jet, turquoise, coral

Of Comanche descent, local silver smith Jim Littlewolf uses many Native American symbols in his jewelry along with gemstones like turquoise, coral, ivory, bone onyx and jet. 


Necklace of silver, coral, bone, onyx, and turquoise $525.

Although the specific meanings vary between tribes, most symbols can be interpreted very simply.  Here are some definitions of the symbols found in Jim's jewelry.

  • Arrow - direction, force, movement and power
  • Spirals - cycles of life, renewal
  • Feathers - connection between this world and the spirit world
  • Bear - the protector, physical strength and leadership
  • Moon - Earth protector at night
  • Horse - journey
  • Sun rays - constancy
  • Sun - Earth guardian during the day
  • Squash blossom - abundance



Silver bracelet $245. with turquoise


Bracelet $450. with turquoise, coral, and  mastadonian bone


Feather ring $225.


Horse necklace $1150. with jet bear, carved bone, turquoise, onyx, and spiney oyster

Necklace $1200. with  orange coral, pipestone, turquoise, jet, and ornamented with real horse hair

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