Carved Cypress Knee

Three sides 

Bearheart calls this a 'Southeastern Totem.'  The Carved Cypress Knee is covered with  imagery representing many aspects of everyday life that made Southeastern Native Culture rich and vibrant.

A Bearheart Original

Bearheart's Personal Collection

Darlin'

Watching a newsreel about a disaster some- where in the world, Bearheart was moved by the image of a woman standing helpless, pain and despair written on her face. A man stood with her. He gently cradled her face in his hand, helpless to bring comfort.

Neck Adornment

Shell conus beads with bird fetish neck adornment. The bird has a special place as it flies nearest to the Great Spirit. 

Conus shell/serpentine thunderbird pendant. The thunderbird is used as a powerful symbol for man. Handcrafted by Robert Johns Cedar Bear

Gourd Turtle

Gourd turtle is a playful attempt to honor our brother, the turtle. The turtle's body is a gourd and his head is carved from wood.        

A Bearheart Original

Private Collection

Maude

Old beyond her years, Maude stood helpless in the dirt road, her life's blood hemorrhaging,  her 12th baby born far too soon. A young boy came trudging along, the only one to pass that way. Shocked by the sight, he sensed her desperation. Without a word, he ran to find the life-saving help she needed.

Many years later, as Bearheart studied the  piece of red-heart cedar he was beginning to carve, the horror of that scene came to mind.  Maude's desperation now forever honored.

Private Collection

Raven

Bearheart Original

Private Collection