Pin Alpha Bear

Pin Alpha Bear is a beautifully crafted 3cm x 3cm die‑cast zinc alloy pin featuring artwork by Yellowknives Dene Native Artist Dawn Oman. Her Alpha Bear design honours one of the most powerful and respected leaders in Dene culture. The bear symbolizes strength, protection, and profound spiritual authority—believed to hold great influence in the human realm. Dawn Oman shares that “the disappearance of bears from the earth means the disappearance of all,” reflecting the deep cultural reverence for this guardian of balance and survival. Each pin includes a secure pin‑and‑clutch backing, making it easy to attach to jackets, bags, hats, or fabric accessories. This piece carries both artistic beauty and meaningful cultural storytelling.