“Spirit Bear” 18 oz. Signature Mug Designed by Artist Stephanie White

“Spirit Bear”

18 oz. Signature Mug

Designed by Artist Stephanie White

Authentic Indigenous Art
Artist: Stephanie White
Cultural Background: Mi’kmaq, Qalipu Band, Newfoundland and Labrador

In Indigenous cultures, the Spirit Bear holds a deep meaning as a sacred symbol representing strength, courage, and healing, and is often associated with reconciliation and childhood purity. According to legend, a creator god turned some black bears white to remind people of a time of glaciers and to be thankful for the current lush lands. The Spirit Bear is particularly significant to the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation, who consider it a sacred animal with supernatural powers.

Symbolism:

Strength and authority: The bear symbolizes strength, courage, and authority in many First Nations traditions.
Healing and medicine: Bears are seen as healers and protectors, and their image is connected to healing and medicine.
Childhood purity: Some traditions view the Spirit Bear as a symbol of childhood purity and keepers of dreams and memory.
Reconciliation: The Spirit Bear has become a modern symbol of reconciliation and Jordan’s Principle, which ensures First Nations children have equitable access to services.

Cultural significance:

A sacred animal: The Spirit Bear is a sacred symbol for many, especially to the Kitasoo/Xaixais First Nation.
A sacred guardian: The Spirit Bear is also seen as a guardian of the Great Bear Rainforest.
Legends: Origin stories describe how the Spirit Bear was created to remind people of past times and the importance of being thankful for their land.
Protection: Indigenous peoples have worked to protect the Spirit Bear, historically keeping its existence a secret to prevent it from being hunted by fur traders.

This unique Spirit Bear Signature Mug features Authentic Indigenous Art by artist Stephanie White
With the artist’s signature on the inside of mug
Fine China Mugs are 18 oz. (560ml) capacity
Individually boxed for protection
The artist’s biography on the back of the box
The indigenous artist’s name, tribal affiliation, and title of the design appear on the box

Stephanie White’s beautiful artwork can be found in many different products, such as Art Cards, Art Prints, Mugs, Bags, Journals and more!

AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PRODUCT:

Each Signature Mug features authentic indigenous art and the artists or copyright holders are paid a royalty on each sale

CAPACITY:

Mugs are 18oz. (560ml)

MATERIALS:

Made of fine china, Ink

DIMENSIONS:

Item Size: 14 x 10.5 x 11.5 cm
Item Weight: 425g
Box Size: 15 x 12 x 13 cm
Box Weight: 530g

CARE:

Dishwasher and microwave safe

DELIVERY:

Items in stock will be shipped as soon as possible
Backordered Items may take 3 – 4 weeks to ship out

Designed in Canada

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