Does Anyone Know What These Symbols Mean?

[prettywoman-2012]

Greetings, is anybody familiar with these symbols? Is this a script of some kind, or just some artistic touch? Thanks

PW

[jz-5682]

A spear and a bear claw? Someone killed a polar bear?? 

[prettywoman-2012]

---

@jz-5682 wrote:

A spear and a bear claw? Someone killed a polar bear?? 

---

Hahaha! You are too funny. But yes, I recognize something like a bear paw.. nore likelt a GRIZZLY bear, not a polar bear, though I would run from both, flight over fight....and this was part of a Southwestern jewelry lot from an estate, so you may be correct, it must be some Native American symbol. Although looking at the other thing, to me it looks like a person - not a lance or spear, but you may be right on that one, also. Thanks

PW

[Anonymous]

It looks like a spirit Pendant.

Depending on the native locale...it could mean different things to different tribes

[prettywoman-2012]

---

@Anonymous wrote:
It looks like a spirit Pendant.

Depending on the native locale...it could mean different things to different tribes

---

Hi Thanks, this helps! I surmise the most obvious meaning would indicate a Brave fighter who defeated a Grizzly bear or a big brown bear, or, someone could wear this pendant who is yet to grown into such a great, strong man. So, either it could be a gift to someone who is still growing up, or a tribute to someone who has already proven himself valiant. 

Have a nice day, and thanks for taking your time to respond!

PW