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Vintage Bear Claw

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom
Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom

Turquoise Bear Claw Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Turquoise bear claw necklace, said to have been featured in Arizona Highways, purchased from a museum.

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1960s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Silver and Turquoise Bear Claw Belt
Native American Silver and Turquoise Bear Claw Belt

Native American Silver and Turquoise Bear Claw Belt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely vintage Native American concho belt with bear claw motif. Each section is raised, hollow and set with turquoise with sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt
Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt

Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Concho Belt

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage Native American bear claw link concho belt. Each link features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon, set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace
Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace

Coral, Turquoise and Bear Claw Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Bear claw with turquoise and coral. Twelve claws total.

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1940s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace
Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace

Sterling Silver Bear Claw Navajo Turquoise Shadow box Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Bear Claw shadowbox Squash Necklace. 9 Inset Turquoise stones set in bear claws.

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1970s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace

Located in Milford, DE

The pendant features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Link Bracelet
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Link Bracelet

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Link Bracelet

Located in Milford, DE

Each link features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

Each earring features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle

Navajo Turquoise, Coral and Bear Claw Belt Buckle

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Kingman turquoise and bear claw buckle with small nugget of red coral.

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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver Tapered Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver Tapered Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver Tapered Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise

Located in Milford, DE

This elegant sterling silver cuff features a bear claw motif centerpiece accented with a single turquoise cabochon, which is set in a sawtooth bezel.

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Southwestern Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Bear Claw Motif Beaded Necklace
Southwestern Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Bear Claw Motif Beaded Necklace

Southwestern Silver Multi-Stone Inlay Bear Claw Motif Beaded Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This Southwestern-style necklace features rounded silver beads accented with bear claw-form drop stations and rectangular multi-stone inlay panels.

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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Indian Portrait with Horn Hat, 39.5\
Vintage Indian Portrait with Horn Hat, 39.5\

Vintage Indian Portrait with Horn Hat, 39.5\

By Breaad

Located in Queens, NY

Copy of a painting titled "Indian With Horn Hat" showing portrait of a Native American with bear claw necklace and fancy hat tipped in red

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Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Paint

Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw and Sterling Necklace
Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw and Sterling Necklace

Navajo Turquoise, Coral, Claw and Sterling Necklace

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Genuine Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise, coral and bear claw pendant stamped "M.L." Includes Navajo hand made beaded silver chain.

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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Paw Cuff Brace
Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Paw Cuff Brace

Vintage Native American Navajo Sterling Silver and Turquoise Bear Paw Cuff Brace

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Value and Significance The bear is highly regarded in Native American cultures, and wearing a bear claw or paw design is believed to offer protection and good health.

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1960s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Sterling Silver

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078
Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078

By Navajo

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Large teardrop pendant with Native American symbols: feathers, bear claws and mountains. Faceted tear drop purple amethyst is prong set it the pendant's center.

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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in London, GB

. - Sheath: Leather, embossed with a bear claw impression. - Condition:The tip is in excellent original condition, with no reshaping or snapping.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug

Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug

Located in Chicago, IL

The animal skin rug was bought from a private Estate Sale. The bear's head and claws are beautifully preserved.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Animal Skin

Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This principal setting bears four individually claw set diamonds encompassing the center citrine.

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1950s Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The setting to the upper portion bears three individually claw set round faceted cut rubies totalling 0.09ct and the lower portion features three claw set round faceted sapphires, to...

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1950s Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 38.35 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace Circa 1980
Vintage 38.35 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace Circa 1980

Vintage 38.35 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace Circa 1980

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This vintage luxury diamond necklace consists of fifteen floral shaped designs, graduating in size. Each arrangement bears a stunning claw set modern brilliant round cut diamond to ...

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1980s Unknown Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Robert Kushner, “Bear Claws and Bamboo”, 1980

Robert Kushner, “Bear Claws and Bamboo”, 1980

Unavailable

H 24 in W 17 in D 2 in

Robert Kushner, “Bear Claws and Bamboo”, 1980

By Robert Kushner

Located in New York, NY

Robert Kushner (American, b. 1949), “Bear Claws and Bamboo”, 1980, etching, ed. 35.

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1980s American Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Native American Indian Bear Claw Sterling Silver Hook Earrings
Native American Indian Bear Claw Sterling Silver Hook Earrings

Native American Indian Bear Claw Sterling Silver Hook Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

A pair of Native American bear claw earrings, each featuring a bear claw motif, handcrafted by Indian silversmiths.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Sterling Silver

M. Tsosie Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Necklace 125.26g
M. Tsosie Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Necklace 125.26g

M. Tsosie Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Necklace 125.26g

Located in Media, PA

Tsosie, featuring a traditional bear claw design motif set with turquoise and coral stones.

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1980s Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace

Native American Bear Claw Link Sterling Silver Turquoise Pendant Necklace

Located in Milford, DE

A vintage Native American bear claw pendant necklace. Each dangling pendant features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon, set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Coral and Jet Bear Claw Bolo Tie c 1970s
Sterling Coral and Jet Bear Claw Bolo Tie c 1970s

Sterling Coral and Jet Bear Claw Bolo Tie c 1970s

Located in University City, MO

Sterling coral and jet bear claw bolo tie c 1970s The southwestern artisan bolo tie is designed with a sterling oval shaped pendant The sterling bolo is designed with a coral a...

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1970s American Artisan Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knives Produced by Hackma
Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knives Produced by Hackma

Tapio Wirkkala 'Puukko' Knives Produced by Hackma

By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in Munich, DE

Original natural hide Sheathes with bear claw impressions. Blades marked with manufacturer's information and the artist's name.

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153
Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153

By Navajo

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Large teardrop pendant with Native American symbols: feathers, bear claws and mountains. Faceted tear drop purple amethyst is prong set it the pendant's center.

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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom

Located in New York, NY

Trailing groups of suspended ovoid figures decorated with mod stripes, circular seeds and undulating waves are superimposed over serrated bear-claw details rendered in contrasting co...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Bear Claw

Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Art Deco Chinese Carpet

Art Deco Chinese Carpet

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W 138 in L 106 in

Art Deco Chinese Carpet

Located in New York, NY

Streamlined shapes with pronounced geometric features are combined to form a bold all-over design. Serrated bear-claw accents and flamboyant color blocks separated by undulating outl...

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Wool

Native American George Phillips Sterling Silver Overlay Bear Paw Cuff Bracelet
Native American George Phillips Sterling Silver Overlay Bear Paw Cuff Bracelet

Native American George Phillips Sterling Silver Overlay Bear Paw Cuff Bracelet

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Signed with George Phillips's mark of a GP with an arrow, this piece is a beautiful example of his overlay work. Featuring detailed clawed bear paws around the cuff. Measures approx...

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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Schmieg and Kotzian Satinwood and Flame Mahogany Side / End Tables
Pair of Schmieg and Kotzian Satinwood and Flame Mahogany Side / End Tables

Pair of Schmieg and Kotzian Satinwood and Flame Mahogany Side / End Tables

By Schmieg & Kotzian

Located in Stamford, CT

On pedestal bases each having quad legs and claw brass feet Bears makers label from the finest makers of fine home furnishings to ever come out of NYC.

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight
Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight

Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight

By Walker & Hall

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pedestal is surmounted with a fine and impressive cast sterling silver model depicting bear-baiting in the form of a bear in a head brace clawing a wooden post.

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1950s English Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Lutz Whitebird Cherokee Bear Claw, Turquoise + Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Signed Lutz Whitebird Cherokee Bear Claw, Turquoise + Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Signed Lutz Whitebird Cherokee Bear Claw, Turquoise + Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Located in Sparks, NV

This heavy sterling silver cuff features a massive onyx stone, genuine bear claw and smaller turquoise stone. Signed "Lutz Whitebird" on the back of the piece.

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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle

Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise, bear claw and sterling buckle. Center stone and claw set in raised leaf and scroll design accented with beads, twisted rope and slash marks.

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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Feather Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Native American Bear Claw Feather Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Native American Bear Claw Feather Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangling Earrings

Located in Milford, DE

Each earring features a raised bear claw motif, accented with a turquoise cabochon set in a sawtooth bezel.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Hand Made Ring Unisex
Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Hand Made Ring Unisex

Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Claw Hand Made Ring Unisex

Located in Wallkill, NY

Early Sterling silver Navajo Bear Claw ring Coral & Turquoise stones set. ring Size 9 Measuring 2.14 top to bottom x 1.47 wide.

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1960s American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

1980s Jose Cotel Leopard Print Cowhide Belt w Resin Bear Claw & Native Charms
1980s Jose Cotel Leopard Print Cowhide Belt w Resin Bear Claw & Native Charms

1980s Jose Cotel Leopard Print Cowhide Belt w Resin Bear Claw & Native Charms

By Jose Cotel

Located in Gresham, OR

1980s Jose Cotel Leopard Print Cowhide Belt w Resin Bear Claw & Native Charms: Belt is slit cowhide in multiple narrow bands with a circular metal centerpiece and dangling resin Kac...

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1980s French Vintage Bear Claw

Vintage Southwest American Indian Navajo Sterling, Turquoise and Claw Watch
Vintage Southwest American Indian Navajo Sterling, Turquoise and Claw Watch

Vintage Southwest American Indian Navajo Sterling, Turquoise and Claw Watch

Located in Big Flats, NY

A vintage Southwestern American Indian Navajo sterling silver cuff watch band offers bear claw and turquoise insets with foliate and scroll decoration, housing watch by Liberty, stam...

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Navajo Tourmaline, Coral and Claw Squash Blossom
Navajo Tourmaline, Coral and Claw Squash Blossom

Navajo Tourmaline, Coral and Claw Squash Blossom

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Navajo silver, brown tourmaline, coral and bear claw large squash blossom necklace signed D.

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1950s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Coral, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Earrings
Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Earrings

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Earrings

By Navajo

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Maker marked "BY" with bear claws. PERIOD: After 1970 ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest SIZE: 2"L x 7/8"W earrings jewelry silver earrings navajo white buffalo white buffalo turquoise wo...

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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century American Navajo M Thomas Jr. Turquoise & Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
Mid-Century American Navajo M Thomas Jr. Turquoise & Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

Mid-Century American Navajo M Thomas Jr. Turquoise & Sterling Silver Belt Buckle

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large and substantial buckle is intricately hand-crafted with sterling silver with inlaid turquoise stones and agate to portray leaves and berries with a brown agate to represen...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Two Knifes with Leather Steaths, Hackmann & Co
Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Two Knifes with Leather Steaths, Hackmann & Co

Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Two Knifes with Leather Steaths, Hackmann & Co

By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman

Located in Helsinki, FI

It has a stainless steel blade and brass fitted details in the nylon black handle. The bear claw is leather sheath. The smaller item has not seen heavy everyday use.

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1960s Finnish Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Rakel Callander. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in
Vintage Swedish Kilim by Rakel Callander. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Rakel Callander. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in

By Rakel Callander

Located in New York, NY

Coffered chests with notched edges, bear claw quadrants, stepped lozenge tiles, ornamental bars and repeating cruciform symbols decorate each patterned cell emphasizing a diverse ran...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Wool

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants

Located in Berghuelen, DE

This example is quite heavy and robust and features fifteen rare pieces of jewelry: two fox teeth, a rock crystal, a silver pretzel, a small silver hammer, a silver Edelweiss, a silv...

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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Silver

Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath
Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath

Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath

By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala

Located in London, GB

The sheath is embossed with the bear claw impression. The tip is in good original condition and has not been snapped and re shaped.

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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Signed Authentic Gucci Link Necklace 18 Inches Long in 18K Yellow Gold
Vintage Signed Authentic Gucci Link Necklace 18 Inches Long in 18K Yellow Gold

Vintage Signed Authentic Gucci Link Necklace 18 Inches Long in 18K Yellow Gold

By Gucci

Located in Palm Beach, FL

The inside of the lobster claw clasp bears the stamp 750 (indicating 18K) and the Italian hallmark 472 AR.

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Native American Geometric Papago Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Beautiful Native American Geometric Papago Hand Woven Lidded Basket

Beautiful Native American Geometric Papago Hand Woven Lidded Basket

Located in Red Lion, PA

Traditionally made from native materials such as yucca, bear grass, and devil’s claw, these baskets were both practical and symbolic, used for gathering, storing, and ceremonial purp...

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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

Materials

Jute

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Vintage Bear Claw For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage bear claw you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Silver and Sterling Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect vintage bear claw may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a vintage bear claw has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Navajo are consistently popular. While most can agree that any vintage bear claw from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Turquoise version from the 16 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an old mine cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage bear claw, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Bear Claw?

The price for a vintage bear claw starts at $245 and tops out at $20,000 with these more-jewelry-watches, on average, selling for $650.