Bear Carvings

Crafted by expert hands, the Mystical Spirit Buffalo - Fluorite Buffalo Carving showcases the varied hues of natural Fluorite. In shades of deep purple, burgundy, vibrant green, and aqua blue, this hand-carved buffalo exudes natural beauty.

Fluorite derives from Latin, meaning a stream or flow of water. It comes in a wide range of colors and has been dubbed "The most colorful mineral in the world".

Mystical Spirit Buffalo - Fluorite Buffalo Carving 2 ¼” x 1 ¾”

Our Bear of the Mountain carving is shaped from golden barite in matrix. Golden barite is a rich gold-brown hue, perfect for a bear! This small bear carving is a meaningful keepsake and a hand crafted art piece.  

The Bear emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces. 

Size: Approximately 2 1/4" W x 1 ½” H

Crafted from unique Specular Hematite, the Star Whisper Bear carving showcases the striking black to grey shades of this mineral. The metallic luster, enhanced by dark mica inclusions, evokes a sense of gazing upon a glittering night sky.

Star Whisper Bear carving 3” x 2”

River Bear chrysocolla carving is a harmonious mix of earthy green mixed with darker browns. Our bear small sculpture is a token of strength and protection..

River Bear carving - small sculpture 2” x 1 ½”

Derived from the ancient Greek words for "gold" and "glue," chrysocolla was given its name by Theophrastus in 315 BCE. It is commonly found in rounded masses, veins, and crusts, and contains small amounts of copper, iron, and manganese oxide.
Chrysocolla, with its light blue hue, is often mistaken for turquoise and is frequently discovered in conjunction with Malachite and Azurite. It occurs naturally in shades of green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue, or brown. According to traditional beliefs, this stone has the ability to relieve fear, guilt, and nervous tension, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

Discover the beauty of Variscite with our handcrafted Variscite Bear 26 sculpture. Made from authentic variscite, a rare mineral known for its unique green color. This small artwork showcases the mottled green pattern and embodies the symbolic qualities of strength, motherhood, and protection associated with bears.

Variscite Bear 26 small sculpture 2” x 1 ¼”

Wind River Bear Pendant is a boldly beautiful work of inlay art. Lapis, coral, turquoise, sugelite and spiny oyster are all used to create our Wind River Bear Pendant.

Wind River Bear Pendant 1 1/2” H x 1 1/16” W. Set in Sterling with 16” sterling chain.

The Bear Spirit represents strength and confidence, standing against adversity; taking action and leadership. The spirit of the bear indicates it is time for healing or using healing abilities to help yourself or others. The bear emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces

Crafted by hand, the Dawn Bear - Fluorite Bear Carving showcases stunning purple and yellow fluorite. This one-of-a-kind piece is sure to be a cherished addition to your collection.

Dawn Bear - Fluorite Bear Carving - Dakota Nature LLC 2 ¼” x 2”

Azurite Dreamer - Bear Carving
Azurite is a deep blue copper mineral and has been known since ancient times, being mentioned in Pliny the Elder's Natural History. The blue of azurite is exceptionally deep and clear, and for that reason the mineral is associated with the deep blue color of the desert and winter skies.  Ancient people used it as a pigment, as a gemstone and in carvings. Enhancement of Dreams * Meditative

Azurite Dreamer - Bear Carving  is a natural stone carving, these minerals have formed in nature. No dyes or other colors added.  
Azurite Dreamer - Bear Carving 2” x 1 ½”

Peony The Bear, what a sweet smaller artwork for all Bear lovers! What’s not to love - it’s art, it’s a bear and it’s pink. Well, partially pink!

Peony The Bear is pink Rhodochrosite in a white and gray matrix.  

Peony The Bear carving 2” L x 1 1/2@ H 

This very unique bear carving shows off a purple rump, making the rare yellow fluorite stand out even more!

Bears have long been symbolic of strength, good mothers and protection.
Bright Sun Yellow Fluorite Bear Carving 2 ½” x 1 ½”

Veins of the Earth - Copper Bear Carving

Natural Copper veining through quartz. Chino New Mexico Copper is a reddish chemical element, an extremely ductile metal and is second only to silver as a conductor of electricity and heat. It has a pleasing color and luster, it takes a high polish and it forms alloys readily with almost all metals. Copper found in the free metallic state in nature is called "native copper". 

The Bear medicine emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces. 

Size: Approximately 2 1/4"

Down to Earth Chrysocolla and Cuprite Buffalo Carving.

The name chrysocolla comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE.  Chrysocolla is sometimes confused with turquoise, and is often found in association with Malachite and Azurite. Our Buffalo Carving is a unique one of a kind sculpture.

According to traditional beliefs, chrysocolla alleviates fear, guilt and nervous tension.

The Buffalo signifies endurance to overcome and is an emotional courage provider to all. In the Lakota language Tatanka is translated to Buffalo or Buffalo Bull.

Down to Earth Chrysocolla Buffalo Carving Size: Approximately 2 1/2"

Dakota Buffalo Chrysocolla Buffalo Carving

The name chrysocolla comes from the Greek chrysos, "gold", and kolla, "glue", in allusion to the name of the material used to solder gold, and was first used by Theophrastus in 315 BCE. It is usually found as rounded masses and crusts, or vein fillings. Chrysocolla is one of the lesser known gemstones, with traces of copper, iron and manganese oxide

Because of its light blue color, it is sometimes confused with turquoise. is often found in association with Malachite and Azurite. And occurs naturally in green, bluish green, blue, blackish blue, or brown. According to traditional beliefs, chrysocolla alleviates fear, guilt and nervous tension.

The Buffalo signifies endurance to overcome and is an emotional courage provider to all. In the Lakota language Tatanka is translated to Buffalo or Buffalo Bull. However to Native Lakota speakers the literal translation is something more like "He who owns us".

Dakota Buffalo Chrysocolla Buffalo Carving Size: Approximately 3 1/2"

Bear of the West - Hematite Cuprite Bear Carving is hand carved.

Carved Hematite and Cuprite Stones. Cuprite is a red to brown mineral colored black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown to red. It is mined as the main ore of iron. While the forms of hematite vary, they will all have a rust-red streak. Hematite is harder than pure iron.

The Bear medicine emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strength and strong grounding forces. 

Size: Approximately 2"

Bear of the South Dakota Night - Barite Bear Carving is hand carved from Barite originating from South Dakota.

Barite is a golden brown mineral consisting of barium sulfate. It consists of baryte, celestine, anglesite and anhydrite. 

The Bear medicine emphasizes the importance of solitude, quiet time, rest and the spirit of the bear provides strong grounding forces. 

Size: Approximately 2"