Large Vintage Finnish Kalevala Koru Bronze Bear Brooch

This is the bigger version of the brooch in this design series. Ancient Finns believed bears were sort of half human half animal and have strong place in Finnish folklore. It was believed if you bare the sign of the bare you have power over nature and people. Size: 5.2cm x 3cm Marks: Kalevala Koru makers marks This has been cleaned and polished ready to wear. Wear commensurate with age. All my items are Antique, Vintage & Preloved, please expect age related wear & tear. Please refer to pictures for more detail. I do my best to describe products to my best knowledge but if you have questions about a item before purchasing please do not hesitate to contact me.