2025 $1 Proof Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation Native American Series 1oz Silver The Bear Dance NGC PF70 UC Native American Label

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2025 $1 Proof Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation Native American Series 1oz Silver The Bear Dance NGC PF70 UC Native American Label

Holding a sacred please in tradition, The Bear Dance is stunningly illustrated through .999 fine silver as the Native American Series continues!

The Bear Dance 1oz Silver Coin NGC PF70 UC

Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this Proof-quality 2025-dated coin has been graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest possible designation, signifying flawless quality and stunning contrast.

REVERSE: Dancers circle a bear totem, honoring the bear as a symbol of strength, renewal, and healing.

OBVERSE: The common obverse in the Native American Series depicts the seal of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation along with the legal tender denomination of ONE DOLLAR.

The Bear Dance of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation

The Bear Dance is a symbol of resilience and cultural identity for the Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation, marking the bear's emergence from hibernation and the renewal of spring. This dance is a communal gathering where participants honor ancestors and celebrate their connection to the natural world. Rich in cultural practices, the Bear Dance includes intricate rituals passed down through generations. Participants don traditional regalia, such as animal hides and feathers, reflecting reverence for nature and the bear's spirit. The rhythmic dance movements are accompanied by songs that narrate the Oglala Lakota's heritage, emphasizing unity and strength.

Spiritually, the Bear Dance is a sacred practice integral to Oglala Lakota beliefs, fostering spiritual healing and community bonding. It is not merely a festivity but an invocation of the bear's spirit, believed to offer protection and guidance. This tradition reinforces harmony between the people and the natural world, reminding participants of their duty as earth's stewards.