Six bears were required to create this necklace, meant to imbue the Pawnee chief with protection and power. [See learning resources here.](https://smarthistory.org/seeing-america-2/bear-pawnee-2/) Bear Claw Necklace (Pawnee), before 1870, grizzly bear claws and hide, otter pelt, beads, cedar, tobacco and other materials (Denver Art Museum), a Smarthistory Seeing America video Speakers: Dr. Jo
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