About this Product
This is a wooden ornament featuring a friendly bear surrounded by leaves. The bear’s fur is carved with detailed layers, giving it a lifelike look, and the leaves around it add a natural, forest feel. The wood tones are warm and earthy, making it a great addition to any nature-themed decor. Put it on your Christmas tree or display it around the house. Perfect for anyone who loves bears, wildlife, or rustic decorations!
Measures 2.8"w x 4.3"h
Made of Cedar, Mahogany, Walnut
This is a physical item.
Interesting bear info:
Bears are deeply symbolic animals across many cultures and are loved for a mix of their majestic presence, strength, and relatable qualities. Here’s why bears hold such a special place in people’s hearts:
1. Strength and Courage: Bears are known for their impressive strength and power. In the wild, they are seen as fearless animals capable of defending themselves and their territory. This makes them symbols of bravery, resilience, and courage. People admire bears for these qualities and may feel inspired to embody similar strength in their own lives.
2. Protection and Nurturing: Bears, especially mother bears, are famous for being fiercely protective of their young. This protective and nurturing instinct has made bears a symbol of maternal love, family loyalty, and care. People often feel connected to the "mama bear" instinct, where they want to protect those they love.
3. Connection to Nature and Wilderness: Bears are iconic animals of the wilderness, often associated with forests, mountains, and untouched natural landscapes. They symbolize a connection to nature and the importance of respecting and preserving the environment. People who love the outdoors or who care about conservation are often drawn to bears as a symbol of wild, untamed beauty.
4. Healing and Wisdom: In many Indigenous cultures, bears represent healing and introspection. Some tribes believe bears possess healing powers and view them as sacred animals connected to the spirit world. Bears are associated with wisdom and introspective qualities, symbolizing the importance of self-reflection, rest, and healing.
5. Strength Through Solitude and Resilience: Bears are solitary animals that spend much of their time alone, especially in hibernation. This lifestyle is a symbol of introspection, self-reliance, and resilience. Hibernation itself represents cycles of rest and renewal, reminding people of the importance of taking time to rejuvenate and connect with oneself.
6. Adaptability and Survival: Bears are highly adaptable animals that can survive in diverse environments and through harsh seasons. They are seen as symbols of resilience and endurance, showing people that it's possible to thrive despite challenges. This quality inspires those who face their own struggles and need to find strength in difficult times.
7. Gentleness and Power: Despite their strength, bears are often seen as gentle and even playful creatures. People love bears because they balance strength with a softer, gentler side. This duality makes them relatable and endearing, especially in popular culture where they’re often depicted as lovable, gentle giants.
8. Symbol of Balance: In some cultures, the bear represents balance, often seen in the way it hibernates in winter and re-emerges in spring. This rhythm of rest and activity reflects the balance between work and rest, strength and gentleness, solitude and family, reminding people to seek harmony in their lives.
Ultimately, people love bears for their powerful presence and all they represent: strength, wisdom, protection, and a connection to nature. Bears are majestic yet relatable animals, symbolizing qualities that many aspire to—resilience, gentleness, and courage. They hold a special, almost mythical place in the human imagination, representing both the wildness of nature and the familiar warmth of family and protection.
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Meet the Maker
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Meet Alice and Rob
Alice is employed as an Office Administrator at a church in Uxbridge, MA. Throughout her childhood, she acquired the art of sewing under the guidance of her grandmother. Starting with crafting garments and blankets for her dolls, she gradually progressed to designing and sewing her own clothes. As time went on, Alice discovered her passion for quilting, finding joy in crafting intricate quilts adorned with beautiful embroidery. Additionally, she has recently developed a fondness for woodworking, using a laser to bring her imaginative creations to life. Alice's enthusiasm for creating knows no bounds!
Rob, an electrical engineer by profession, has always possessed an innate curiosity about the inner workings of objects. From a young age, he would eagerly disassemble various items to understand their mechanisms and then skillfully reassemble them. This early fascination with deconstruction and reconstruction laid the foundation for his passion for making things. In his leisure time, Rob finds immense joy in utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printers, lasers, and CNC machines to bring his imaginative creations to life. This combination of his engineering expertise and creative tinkering allows him to continuously explore new possibilities and push the boundaries of his craftsmanship. For Rob, the process of tinkering is a source of endless fascination and gratification.
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