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Vintage Bear Claw

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
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1960s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

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
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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. Necklace Measures
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1970s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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1940s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Link Bracelet
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American sterling silver link bracelet. Each link features a raised bear claw
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American sterling silver pendant necklace. The pendant features a raised bear claw
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace
$308 Sale Price
20% Off
H 0.75 in W 0.52 in L 17.72 in
Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver and Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage pair of Native American sterling silver earrings. Each earring features a raised bear
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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. Stones and claw set
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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Sterling Silver Tapered Cuff Bracelet with Turquoise
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage Native American bracelet! This elegant sterling silver cuff features a bear claw motif
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

M. Tsosie Sterling Silver Native American Claw Necklace 125.26g
Located in Media, PA
, featuring a traditional bear claw design motif set with turquoise and coral stones. This impressive piece
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1980s Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Indian with Horn Hat Portrait
By Breaad
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a painting titled "Indian With Horn Hat" showing portrait of a Native American with bear
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Late 20th Century American Victorian Vintage Bear Claw

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Paint

Vintage Indian with Horn Hat Portrait
$4,200
H 39.5 in W 33 in
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
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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #20078
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
teardrop pendant with Native American symbols: feathers, bear claws and mountains. Faceted tear drop purple
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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Bavarian Traditional Costume Jewelry Charivari with Hunting Pendants
Located in Berghuelen, DE
chamois horn tips, two stunted horns ("Kümmerer"), a bear claw mounted in a silver bear-head setting, a
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Vintage Bear Claw

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Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
: Leather, embossed with a bear claw impression. - Condition:The tip is in excellent original condition
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Brass, Stainless Steel

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
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Animal Skin

Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
Vintage Taxidermy Bear Rug
$4,275
H 78 in W 76 in D 1 in
Vintage 38.35 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace Circa 1980
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
fifteen floral shaped designs, graduating in size. Each arrangement bears a stunning claw set modern
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1980s Unknown Vintage Bear Claw

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Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 2.71ct Citrine and 2.10ct Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
color and totaling 2.71cts. This principal setting bears four individually claw set diamonds
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1950s Vintage Bear Claw

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Citrine, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Sapphire Ruby Pearl and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
setting to the upper portion bears three individually claw set round faceted cut rubies totalling 0.09ct
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1950s Vintage Bear Claw

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

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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. Etching
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1980s American Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Sterling Silver

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
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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1970s American Artisan Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knives Produced by Hackma
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in Munich, DE
. Original natural hide Sheathes with bear claw impressions. Blades marked with manufacturer's information
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Native American Mark Yazzie Sterling Silver Amethyst Teardrop Pendant #16153
By Navajo
Located in Washington Depot, CT
teardrop pendant with Native American symbols: feathers, bear claws and mountains. Faceted tear drop purple
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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom
Located in New York, NY
mod stripes, circular seeds and undulating waves are superimposed over serrated bear-claw details
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1950s Swedish Vintage Bear Claw

Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Located in New York, NY
bear-claw accents and flamboyant color blocks separated by undulating outlines create a dynamic pattern
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Vintage Bear Claw

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Wool

Art Deco Chinese Carpet
Art Deco Chinese Carpet
W 138 in L 106 in
Native American George Phillips Sterling Silver Overlay Bear Paw Cuff Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
. Featuring detailed clawed bear paws around the cuff. Measures approx 5 3/4" end to end, 1 3/8" gap
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20th Century Vintage Bear Claw

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Schmieg and Kotzian Satinwood and Flame Mahogany Side / End Tables
By Schmieg Kotzian
Located in Manhasset, NY
front. Finished on all sides. On pedestal bases each having quad legs and claw brass feet Bears
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Bear Claw

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Brass

Sterling Silver Gentleman’s Desk Paperweight
By Walker Hall
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paperweight in the form of bear-baiting; an addition to our animal related silverware collection. This fine
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1950s English Vintage Bear Claw

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Signed Lutz Whitebird Cherokee Bear Claw, Turquoise + Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Located in Sparks, NV
sterling silver cuff features a massive onyx stone, genuine bear claw and smaller turquoise stone. Signed
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Native American Bear Claw Feather Sterling Silver Turquoise Dangling Earrings
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage pair of Native American sterling silver earrings. Each earring features a raised bear
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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1960s American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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
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1980s French Vintage Bear Claw

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
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

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. B
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1950s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Tourmaline, Silver, Sterling Silver

Navajo White Buffalo Turquoise Earrings
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
silver settings. Maker marked "BY" with bear claws. PERIOD: After 1970 ORIGIN: Navajo, Southwest SIZE
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century American Navajo M Thomas Jr. Turquoise Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
brown agate to represent a bear claw in the central medallion and bordered by a scalloped motif around
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Stone, Sterling Silver

Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Two Knifes with Leather Steaths, Hackmann Co
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in Helsinki, FI
details in the nylon black handle. The bear claw is leather sheath. The smaller item has not seen heavy
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1960s Finnish Vintage Bear Claw

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Rakel Callander. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 1 in
By Rakel Callander
Located in New York, NY
create a charming mottled stripe pattern. Coffered chests with notched edges, bear claw quadrants
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Wool

Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
is embossed with the bear claw impression. The tip is in good original condition and has not been
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Brass, Stainless Steel

JUDITH LEIBER Enamel Figural Teddy Bear Charm Bracelet New Never Worn
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
. Teddy Bears are .75 in Tall. You have a signature on the lobster claw clasp. Bears are Red, Green and
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1980s American Vintage Bear Claw

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Gilt Metal

Vintage Signed Authentic Gucci Link Necklace 18 Inches Long in 18K Yellow Gold
By Gucci
Located in Palm Beach, FL
registration mark above it, and made In Italy below it. The inside of the lobster claw clasp bears the stamp
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Beautiful Native American Geometric Papago Hand Woven Lidded Basket
Located in Red Lion, PA
made from native materials such as yucca, bear grass, and devil’s claw, these baskets were both
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Jute

Patte d’Ours Ashtray with Stand by Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glazed, deep green, ceramic bear claw ashtray by Georges Jouve with perforated, enamelled stand and
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Steel

Portrait Bust of the Apache Leader Geronimo
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Striking bust of the famous Geronimo (1829-1909)in red turban and adorned with bear claws, gold and
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20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Bear Claw

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Plaster, Paint

Portrait Bust of the Apache Leader Geronimo
Portrait Bust of the Apache Leader Geronimo
H 29.5 in W 16.5 in D 13.5 in
Patte d’Ours Ashtray with Stand by Georges Jouve and Mathieu Matégot
By Georges Jouve, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Red ceramic bear claw ashtray with crackle glaze by Georges Jouve and perforated, enamelled stand
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Steel

LARGE Indian Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, and feathers. A bear claw necklace is around his neck indicating a possible Northern tribe
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20th Century American Vintage Bear Claw

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Concrete

LARGE Indian Sculpture
LARGE Indian Sculpture
H 16 in W 13 in D 10 in
Vintage Native American Style Sterling Coral Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Native American style sterling silver and coral bear claw disc squash blossom necklace
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20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise and Bear Claw Belt Buckle
Located in Dallas, TX
This classic native American belt buckle features an amazing bear claw accented by two beautiful
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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Pukko Knife by Tapio Wirkkala
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in Hudson, NY
bear claw impression and blade marked, with manufacturer's info and artist name. Made by Hackman.
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

Pukko Knife by Tapio Wirkkala
Pukko Knife by Tapio Wirkkala
H 9.5 in W 1.25 in D 1 in
Native American Acoma Earthenware Polychromed Jar by J.G. Louis, circa 1970s
Located in Pau, FR
Mexico circa 1970s. The jar is signed J.G. Louis, Acoma, N. Mex and shows a bear claw. The piece is in
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1970s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Earthenware, Paint

Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knives Produced by Hackman
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in Hudson, NY
included. Original natural hide Sheathes with bear claw impressions. Blades marked with manufacturer's
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Bear Claw

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Located in Greensboro, NC
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Bear Claw

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Old Zuni Southwestern Native American Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace. Approx. 23" long. Weighing approx. 36.2 g. Fabulous Rare Design...
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Mid-20th Century American Modernist Vintage Bear Claw

Navajo Turquoise Loop Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Native American Navajo Indian turquoise and heishe Jacla with spiney oyster corn. Jacla is Navajo for "ear string" . The two hoops would be removed from the necklace and used as ea...
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Early 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise

Navajo Golden Hill Turquoise Ring
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Massive, one of a kind, custom Native American Navajo sterling silver, and highly collectible gem grade Golden Hills turquoise cluster statement ring in. Features a stunning, traditi...
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2010s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Native American Squash Blossom Silver Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Native American Navajo squash blossom sterling silver turquoise coral necklace. Signed on the back Elizabeth M. Thompson, no silver mark but acid tested. The necklace is made of chun...
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1960s American Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Turquoise, Silver

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Large Royston turquoise and sterling silver bracelet. Large beautiful center stone surrounded by chain links in shadow box design with twisted rope border and three bands along sides...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
Royston Turquoise and Sterling Bracelet
$1,550
H 3 in W 5 in L 5 in
Zuni Sleeping Beauty Needlepoint Turquoise Bracelet
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Zuni sterling silver bracelet with beautiful stones of Sleeping Beauty needlepoint turquoise. Signed "G" and "AB." Solid and sturdy with classic bead and twisted rope borders. Nice p...
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1920s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptionally large Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling wrist cuff. 48 nuggets of turquoise interspersed with sterling beads and another large turquoise stone surrounded by twisted...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
Large Navajo Kingman Turquoise Cuff
$5,500
W 7 in D 4 in L 7 in
Navajo Turquoise and Gold Bracelet, Ring, Bolo and Buckle Set
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Stunning four piece gold bracelet, ring, bolo and buckle set made by Robert and Burnice Leekya. Navajo four-piece set: bracelet, ring, bolo, and buckle. 14K gold overlay and turquois...
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1950s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, 14k Gold

Zuni Sterling Silver Turquoise Bracelet Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Massive Native American Zuni Needlepoint Silver and Turquoise Oversize Cuff/ Bracelet Turquoise has a slight red matrix running in it. The turquoise is set in a saw tooth bezels. Thi...
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1970s American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. 18 exceptional Kingman turquoise stones set in shadow box with twisted rope border. Great patina that can be buffed out ...
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Navajo Kingman Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom with Kingman turquoise. Featuring 18 beautiful bright blue stones with dark matrix. Each stone surrounded by twisted rope border. Simple piece, great for casual...
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Late 20th Century American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Silver Dollar Coin and Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo silver dollar squash blossom necklace. Crafted in 1925 for a special occasion/pow wow. Eleven 3" turquoise discs with silver dollar centers. Dollars date 1882, 188...
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1920s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Huge Southwestern Sterling Navajo Turquoise Necklace
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous vintage necklace is comprised of sterling silver and natural turquoise. It is the creation of the late Navajo silversmith Fred Guerro. This necklace measures 21 inches...
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1980s American Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique 14K Gold Red Coral Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This is an antique seven-strand red coral cannetille beaded necklace. The coral beads are barrel-shaped and the round clasp is made of 14 karat yellow gold. The clasp is absolutely g...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Vintage Bear Claw

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Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
A historic turquoise and sterling silver Fleur-de-Lis squash blossom necklace, Navajo, c. 1940. The necklace is 22.75". The naja is 2" x 1.62". The chain can be shortened to suit th...
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20th Century Native American Vintage Bear Claw

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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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.
Questions About Vintage Bear Claw
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