Brown Bear Salmon Pin M037

Also known as the "North American Brown Bear" or simply "Grizzly," the Grizzly Bear is an iconic and imposing symbol of the wilderness. With its hulking frame, humped shoulders, and distinctive silver-tipped fur, it commands respect in the animal kingdom. Grizzlies are native to North America and are closely related to other bear species like the Kodiak Bear. One of the defining images of a Grizzly Bear's life revolves around salmon. During the annual salmon runs, these formidable creatures converge on rivers and streams, showcasing their remarkable fishing prowess. Their strong jaws and keen sense of smell enable them to catch and feast on the nutrient-rich salmon, particularly the Pacific Salmon species like the Chinook and Sockeye. These encounters are a vital part of the Grizzly's life cycle, as they gain crucial sustenance before hibernation. The sight of a Grizzly Bear poised at the water's edge, ready to snatch a leaping salmon from the air, is an awe-inspiring testament to the raw power and beauty of nature.

Details

• Material: certified American pewter, lead-free, with a traceable alloy test for every order
• Finishes: antique pewter ($18), copper-plated ($24), gold-plated ($30), hand-painted ($70)
• Made: hand-finished in Port Gamble, Washington, USA, from a line of pewter jewelry crafted in America since 1991

Questions

Is it lead-free? Yes. The pewter is certified American pewter, sourced from long-established U.S. suppliers, and each order includes its alloy test result.

Who is it a gift for? For wildlife lovers. It wears well on a jacket, hat, or bag.

How fast will it ship? We ship six days a week, and expedited shipping options are available at checkout.

Craft & construction

Built to stay put. Our pins have two posts and clutches which hold it flat and ensure a spin-free application wherever you display it. It solves a common pin complaint. The 1/4-inch steel tacks are long enough to pass through most fabrics, about 1/4 inch, yet short enough to sit flush. And each clutch seats into a small groove on the post with a firm, satisfying click — haptic feedback that tells you it's locked, and a detail cheaper pins skip.

Hand-painted, marine-grade finish. Each hand-painted piece is carefully painted by an artisan right in our studio in Port Gamble, WA. The proprietary multistep process includes priming each piece followed by meticulous painting by hand in acrylics with fine detail work to bring the item to life with incredible detail. The final step adds a coating of marine-grade epoxy — a hard, clear finish that protects the artwork so our product can be used on a boat, outside, or other conditions highly resistant to fading or wear.

Certified American pewter. The antiqued finish is completely safe to touch — and the craft behind it has been refined over three decades. Each batch of pewter that arrives at our shop in Port Gamble, WA from an American supplier comes with a lab test showing the material is lead free.

Ready to give. Every item arrives attached to a backing card and sealed in plastic — clean, protected, and presentable as a gift the moment it arrives.