Makwa, the bear, embodies strength, introspection, and healing. This beaded Watusi skull centers on the Spirit Bear, guardian of playfulness and restoration, emerging from a landscape of hand-felted birch bark textures that honor the resourcefulness and artistry of Indigenous canoe traditions.
Delicate feathers encircle Makwa’s form, whispering of transformation and connection to the unseen world. Rivers of blue beadwork and felt ripple across the surface, symbolizing the movement of water—life, energy, and spiritual cleansing.
Together, these elements create a sacred harmony between earth, water, and spirit. Makwa invites reflection on the healing power of nature, reminding us of the wild wisdom that flows quietly beneath all things