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Walking Bear

Leroy Henry (b. 1974)

Cayuga Nation, Turtle Clan

2020
Soapstone
6″ x 9″ x 5″

Walking Bear symbolizes the closeness of bears to humans. Bears can stand and walk upright and collect medicine for healing, using roots and berries. Bears are also represented as a clan in the five nations.

 

Location: First Floor, EllisDon Wing, Frank Holmes Centre, Huron University

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