Haida Argillite Bear Mother PendantThis Bear Mother pendant was hand carved in argillite by Haida artist Ron Russ. It is framed in yew wood and features 8 abalone inlays. This piece was acquired from a collection in good condition. The Bear Mother story is a legend shared by many people on the Northwest Coast, most notably the Haida, Nisgaa, Gitxsan, and Coast Tsimshian. It tells the story of a woman who disrespected the bears when she was out berry picking, who was subsequently