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I'm Frankie Kangas, aka Frankster. I love polar bears. I read about, write about or sculpt Polar Bears every day.
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Jewelry, bear fetishes, t-shirts, clothing, housewares, bags & totes, paper weights, gift items, teddy bears, and much more -- everything for the polar bear lover. I've handpicked them all for quality, uniqueness and price. You'll find that perfect gift for yourself or a loved one and spread the word about polar bears too!
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How Could They Be Fierce When They're So Cute?
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(Father's Day is June 15, 2008)
Great Gifts For Dad -- Anyday
5 Designs To Choose From
Here's your chance to get a special gift for your Dad with one of David's cartoons on it. A gift that lasts. Your Father will think of you every time he wears or uses it!
To see all the possibilities (t-shirt, cups, hats, etc.) or To order now, click on CabinFeverArt
To see all the possibilities (t-shirt, cups, hats, etc.) or To order now, click on CabinFeverArt
Get Shirt-Faced... Wear A Bear
Global Warming Mascot. HUH?
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David Booth's magical sense of humor at play here. Maybe a little humor will knock some sense into people about the fate of polar bears.
Get this cartoon on t-shirts, cups, sweatshirts and anything else you could want at Global Warming Mascot
Get this cartoon on t-shirts, cups, sweatshirts and anything else you could want at Global Warming Mascot
Polar Bear LOVES Christmas
Deep Water Polar Bears
Get this cartoon on t-shirts, cups, mouse pads -- anything you want at Deep Water Polar Bears
1st polar bear: "I wonder if humans enjoy being in deep water."
2nd polar bear: "Would they know if they were?"
1st polar bear: "I wonder if humans enjoy being in deep water."
2nd polar bear: "Would they know if they were?"
Show Your Love For Polar Bears - Wear One
Show Your Love For Polar Bears
Women's V-Neck Dark T-Shirt
Price: 22.99
Yellow T-Shirt
Price: 16.99
White T-Shirt
Price: 15.99
Organic Cotton Tee
Price: 18.99
Men's Sleeveless Tee
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Polar Bears Eating People
Get this cartoon on t-shirts, cups, cards, posters, you name it! Just click on Eating People.
The caption reads: Maybe, if all along, we'd been eating people, instead of seals, we wouldn't be having this global warming problem...
The caption reads: Maybe, if all along, we'd been eating people, instead of seals, we wouldn't be having this global warming problem...
S.O.B. -- Save Our Bears!
S.O.B.
Save Our Bears
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Here are some of the items you can get with the cartoons by David Booth (Cabin Fever Art). Buy one for yourself or a friend -- either way, you'll be supporting a struggling artist!
Polar Bear On Ice
Fetishes, PART I -- What They Are And How They Are Used
What Are Fetishes
Lee Kyadeyuse, ArtistFetishes Have Been Around Since 650 A.D.
Used by Indians since pre-Columbian times, fetishes have been found in archeological excavations that resemble certain animals. Fetishes dating back to 650 A.D. have been found in kivas and storage pits protecting food of the ancient Zuni Indians.A fetish is an object in which a spirit is thought to reside, often in the form of a charm or talisman and believed to possess magical powers that are capable of changing or affecting the course of events for either good or evil.
According to Wikipedia, the concept of a Fetish was coined in 1757 by a man named Charles de Brosses. Found among indigenous peoples around the world, fetishes are inanimate objects that can be made of materials such as bone, pottery, shell, stone, and wood.
Although fairly modern, the practice of making fetish jewelry arose from the desire of non-Native Americans to own "Indian style" items. It is only in the last 80 years that fetishes have been more realistically carved.
Purpose
It is believed by many that the main purpose of a fetish is to spiritually assist men against any real or even potential problems that can be of the mind, the body or the universe. When a fetish maker prays over a creation that has been ceremonially blessed by a priest or shaman, it is believed that a mystical power is released that will enable him or the owner of the fetish to find a solution to any problems they may have.Since the fetish has special powers, the owner must care for it and keep it in a special place such as a leather pouch with cornmeal.
Magical
According to the legend and beliefs of many, fetishes are only magical when they are used (worn).LIons, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!)
Scultpures Of Polar Bears
Sculptures by Frankie
Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears - Oh MY!
Hi, Frankie here (your lensmaster). On my website Sculptures by Frankie you'll find original one-of-a-kind Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!). I also sculpt figurative and organic pieces and miniature polar bear necklaces. I am known for unique finishes including "saggar", "raku" and "horsehair and feather raku".
Everything from Polar Bear necklaces to sculptural paper weights; from wall hangings to large table top sculptures. For more information, contact me through "Contact Me" under in my profile box at the top of this lens.
I donate 10% of all sales to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to help save polar bears from extinction.
Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears - Oh MY!
Hi, Frankie here (your lensmaster). On my website Sculptures by Frankie you'll find original one-of-a-kind Lions, Fu Dogs and Bears (OH MY!). I also sculpt figurative and organic pieces and miniature polar bear necklaces. I am known for unique finishes including "saggar", "raku" and "horsehair and feather raku".Everything from Polar Bear necklaces to sculptural paper weights; from wall hangings to large table top sculptures. For more information, contact me through "Contact Me" under in my profile box at the top of this lens.
I donate 10% of all sales to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) to help save polar bears from extinction.
Fetishes, PART II -- The People Who Create Them And Trade Routes
Southwest Indians, Zuni and Other Tribes
Teddy Weahkee, ArtistSouthwest IndiansIndian sculptors in the Southwest carved small stone figurines in animal, human and supernatural shapes. Zuni fetishes weretotemic, featuring inlaid eyes and heart lines while Navajo storytellers strung together fetish necklaces that served as mnemonics for traditional stories. The Hopi carved elaborate kachina dolls from whole cotton wood roots and the Pueblos carved figures from clay and fired them in their pottery kilns.
Additional Tribes
The Iroquois and Cherokee tribes were known for their elaborate wooden masks. The Ojibways carved pipes and ceremonial objects out of a certain type of clay called pipestone and the Algonquians of the east carved staffs and bowls out of tree roots. The Eskimos were known for their ceremonial dance masks made from wood and ivory and soapstone figurines.Trade Routes
Even in ancient times, with the lively trade routes throughout native North America, American Indian sculpture styles spread beyond a single tribe or culture group, fusing their styles together in many ways.Zuni carvers
Most of the fetishes created by North American natives however have been created in the southwest by the Zuni Indians, who have become known for their great number and variety of fetishes.Originally made for hunting, harvest, rain, religious and initiation ceremonies, fetishes are now used for things such as good luck, spiritual guidance, healing, longevity, attracting the opposite sex, fertility, protection from disease and evil, gambling, and nowadays even for decorative purposes.
Meticulous in detail, the Zunis work comes in a variety of styles. These days it is mostly aimed at the tourist or the collector.
Bear Fetish
In Zuni mythology, the Guardian of the West is the Bear fetish believed invaluable for one who is faced with change and transition. It can be an ally when attempting to resolve conflict or aid in facing a new challenge in your spiritual path. The Zunis believe that the bear can help us to "step out of our cave" into the sunshine after a long period of hibernation. The bear is known to represent the healing power within every living thing.Polar Bear Fetish Necklace Video
Necklaces Come In A Variety of Sizes and Color (finishes)
This is a video of some of my hand-sculpted polar bear necklaces.
Sculptured Polar Bear Necklaces
http://www.SculpturesbyFrankie.com Sculptured Polar Bear Necklaces - Sculptures And Jewlery From Frankie Kangas
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Polar Bear Necklace -- Horse Hair Raku
One-Of-A-Kind Sculptured Necklaces
Horse Hair Polar Bear Necklace,
I sculpt each bear individually (no molds are used). Then using the special firing technique known as "raku", I took the bear out of the kiln and dropped real horse hair onto the sculpture. As the fire consumes the hair, it twists and turns, producing an embedded one-of-a-kind pattern. After being scrubbed, I waxed and buffed each miniature sculpture. The necklace is reversable because each side of the bear is unique.
The necklace is completed it with a sterling silver clasp and a leather strap.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
I sculpt each bear individually (no molds are used). Then using the special firing technique known as "raku", I took the bear out of the kiln and dropped real horse hair onto the sculpture. As the fire consumes the hair, it twists and turns, producing an embedded one-of-a-kind pattern. After being scrubbed, I waxed and buffed each miniature sculpture. The necklace is reversable because each side of the bear is unique.The necklace is completed it with a sterling silver clasp and a leather strap.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Polar Bear Necklace -- Saggar
Saggar Polar Bear Necklace,
I hand sculpted Each bear then put it into a pot known as a "saggar" in a "raku" kiln. The pot was layered with various materials including: saw dust, vermiculite, salt, and copper carbonate, then covered tightly. The kiln was fired. After cooling, the sculptures are scrubbed, waxed and buffed. The various materials react differently to the heat creating different colors and patterns making each sculpture unique.
The necklace is completed it with a sterling silver clasp and a leather strap.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. The are also reversable since both sides are different. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
I hand sculpted Each bear then put it into a pot known as a "saggar" in a "raku" kiln. The pot was layered with various materials including: saw dust, vermiculite, salt, and copper carbonate, then covered tightly. The kiln was fired. After cooling, the sculptures are scrubbed, waxed and buffed. The various materials react differently to the heat creating different colors and patterns making each sculpture unique.The necklace is completed it with a sterling silver clasp and a leather strap.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. The are also reversable since both sides are different. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Horse-Hair Polar Bear Make-A-Necklace Kit
Unique One-Of-A-Kind Polar Bear Sculpture
Horse Hair Polar Bear Necklace Kit,
Each kit contains everything you need to create a unique necklace with a one-of-a-kind miniature polar bear sculpture including detailed instructions.
I sculpted each bear individually (no molds were used). Then using the special firing technique known as "raku", I took the bear out of the kiln and dropped real horse hair onto the sculpture. As the fire consumes the hair, it twists and turns, producing an embedded one-of-a-kind pattern. After being scrubbed, I waxed and buffed each miniature sculpture. The necklace is reversable because each side of the bear is unique.
When you purchase this necklace kit, you will also receive a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any sculptural item from Sculptures by Frankie. Redemption instructions are on the gift certificate enclosed in the package.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Each kit contains everything you need to create a unique necklace with a one-of-a-kind miniature polar bear sculpture including detailed instructions.I sculpted each bear individually (no molds were used). Then using the special firing technique known as "raku", I took the bear out of the kiln and dropped real horse hair onto the sculpture. As the fire consumes the hair, it twists and turns, producing an embedded one-of-a-kind pattern. After being scrubbed, I waxed and buffed each miniature sculpture. The necklace is reversable because each side of the bear is unique.
When you purchase this necklace kit, you will also receive a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any sculptural item from Sculptures by Frankie. Redemption instructions are on the gift certificate enclosed in the package.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Saggar Polar Bear Make-A-Necklace Kit
Unique One-Of-A-Kind Polar Bear Sculpture
Saggar Polar Bear Necklace Kit,
Each kit contains everything you need to create a unique necklace with this one-of-a-kind miniature polar bear sculpture.
I hand sculpted Each bear then put it into a pot known as a "saggar" in a "raku" kiln. The pot was layered with various materials including: saw dust, vermiculite, salt, and copper carbonate, then covered tightly. The kiln was fired. After cooling, the sculptures are scrubbed, waxed and buffed. The various materials react differently to the heat creating different colors and patterns making each sculpture unique.
When you purchase this necklace kit, you will also receive a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any sculptural item from Sculptures by Frankie. Redemption instructions are on the enclosed gift certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. The are also reversable since both sides are different. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Each kit contains everything you need to create a unique necklace with this one-of-a-kind miniature polar bear sculpture.I hand sculpted Each bear then put it into a pot known as a "saggar" in a "raku" kiln. The pot was layered with various materials including: saw dust, vermiculite, salt, and copper carbonate, then covered tightly. The kiln was fired. After cooling, the sculptures are scrubbed, waxed and buffed. The various materials react differently to the heat creating different colors and patterns making each sculpture unique.
When you purchase this necklace kit, you will also receive a $10 gift certificate toward the purchase of any sculptural item from Sculptures by Frankie. Redemption instructions are on the enclosed gift certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the creation process, each bear is unique, varying slightly in shape, size and patterning. The are also reversable since both sides are different. Bear size is approximate.
Size: 1" High x 1 3/4" Wide x 3/8" Deep
Price: $33. To order click Sculptures by Frankie - Sculptural Jewelry
Polar Bear Can't Bear It
This picture is from thelearnr's photostream on Flickr
Rufus The Rocking Polar Bear
Great Gift Idea
Rufus, The Polar Bear Rocker
Rufus the Polar Bear. Rocker from the Arctic Circle. White lacquer and natural oak. Imported.
H 20" W 13" L 34"
$295.00
Polar Bear Rocker
Polar Bear Exercising
Funny, Funny Videos Of Polar Bears
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Bear Hugs For Your Love
Give Them Something To Cuddle When You Aren't There
Teddy Bear Trivia
How Much Do You Know About Teddy Bears?
Below is a list of bear trivia. Add to it, if you'd like and Vote for your favorite.
#1
The teddy bear was named after President Teddy Roosevelt
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2005: United Russia approved the polar bear as its new symbol, replacing the former brown bear.
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1834 Robert Southey writes Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
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1894 German toy company Gebrüder Sussenguth show a stuffed bear toy in their catalogue.
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TR & The Teddy Bear - PART 1
A True Story
Did you know that teddy bear collectors are known as arctophiles from the Greek words ìarctoî (bear) and ìphilosî (lover and that the teddy bear is younger than the electric light, the motor car, and the telephone?Many of us have loved a teddy bear at some point in our lives. And itís likely that we've even had more than one very special "teddy" in our lives.
However, did you ever here the real story of how the teddy bear sprang into our hearts?
A Hunting We Will Go
Well, it seems that 105 years ago, in November of 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt, went on a bear hunt into the swamps of Mississippi. He enjoyed nature and being out in the woods where animals lived. Because he was the President of the United States, the people organizing the hunt wanted to make sure the hunt was successful.
But after 3 days of walking and climbing and riding, no bears were found. Now what? The President's bear hunt would be a failure!
So, the next day the hunting guide, Holt Collier, and his hunting dogs finally found an old bear. The dogs and guide followed the 235-pound bear for quite a distance until the bear was very, very tired. The dogs attacked and injured the old bear. The guides tied the bear to a tree and called for the President. Here was a bear for him to shoot!
Don't Shoot!
President Roosevelt looked at the poor old bear and said "No, I wouldnít be able to look my boys in the face again! Spare the bear! I will not shoot a tethered animal!" No one would shoot this old bear for sport. That would not be right. However, the bear was injured and suffering. President Roosevelt ordered that the bear be put down to end its pain.
But the story doesnít end there, as reporters with the hunting party spread the news of Rooseveltís fair play nationwide.
See PART 2 in the next module...
Teddy Roosevelt Cartoon With Bear
Spare The Bear
Polar Bear: Willy-Winter
Sitting w/blue sweater and scarf
Polar Bear: Willy-WinterDressed in a cozy blue sweater, scarf and toque, "Willy Winter" has soft shag-type fur, and suede-like paws. His winter fur will stay glistening white for many years as he is machine washable (at warm temperature).
With heavier filling in the legs and bottom, this bear is designed to sit up straight. Machine washable. Available in 4 different sizes.
Price: From 9.45 inches $7.95 to 23 inches $49.00
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Willy Winter Bear
Teddy Bear -- Johannes
Teddy Bear In Knitted Overalls
JohannesJohannes is a bear of considerable weight and is dressed in a pair of knitted overalls. He can be posed because he is jointed
14.2 inches tall.
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Johannes
TR & The Teddy Bear -- PART 2
Continuation Of A True Story
...continued from PART 2 aboveDrawing The Line
A political cartoonist by the name of Clifford Berryman, who was a staff artist for the Washington Post, heard this story and, of course, since a political cartoonist draws about current events in the news, on the following day Mr. Berryman drew a cartoon showing how President Roosevelt refused to shoot the bear while hunting in Mississippi. Written across the lower part of the cartoon were the words ìDrawing the Line in Mississippi,î which coupled the hunting incident to a political dispute.
Teddy's Bear
The cartoon was reprinted in newspapers all over the country and Roosevelt's popularity soared. So for the remainder of his political career, Teddy Roosevelt and a mascot named "Teddy's Bear."
It seems that among the many readers who saw the Berryman cartoon was a Russian immigrant by the name of Morris Michtom. The owner of a small novelty store in Brooklyn, New York, Michtom had his wife make 2 toy bears that had movable limbs. Unlike toy bears available at the time, these little bears were made from plush stuffed excelsior and finished with black shoe button eyes.
The Michtom's new bear was sweet and cuddly. They sold quickly, so they made others, and received permission from T.R. to use the Roosevelt's name in connection with the little bear.
Called "Teddy's Bears", these little stuffed bears were a great success, allowing Michtom to move his business to a loft, under the name of the Ideal Novelty and Toy Corporation, the first teddy bear manufacturer in the United States. It remained a successful business and in 1938 changed its name to the Ideal Toy Company.
The most popular plush toy -- and possibly the most popular of all toys -- the teddy bear has withstood the test of time.
Teddy Bear: Sleeping Polar Bear
Large Polar Bear, Deep In Sleep
Polar Bear SleepingLarge polar bear deep in a peaceful sleep. Perfect for for cuddling up to on a cold winter night. He's filled with realistic details that bring this wise bear to life. You will want to cherish him forever.
Machine Washable and available in the 3 sizes:
Prices: 17.7 inches $29.95
26 inches $49.95
33.5 inches $109.95
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Polar Bear Sleeping
Teddy Bear -- Liddy
With Her Checkered Bow
LiddyLiddy is ready for a tea party. She wears a floppy blue hat with pink rose blossoms and a big checkered bow. Her fur is a deep honey.
Price: $34.95
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Liddy
International Teddy Bear With Passport For The Traveler
Passport with Vinyl Cover
International TeddyThis bear is great fun for anyone traveling with their teddy bears. Use to collect souvenirs such as stamps and stickers on all your travels. These bears makes wonderful gifts for the traveler.
The passports have 32 pages, two of which are for a photograph of your teddy bear and personal details such as name, nationality, date of birth etc. The cover is made of durable vinyl, long lasting and gold-embossed.
The height of the passports is 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm) and the width is 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm).
Completely machine washable. Shipping is included in the price of $13.25
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Teddy Passport
Teddy Bear - Monique
Soft Sleeping Teddy Bear
Monique
This super soft sleeping teddy bear is the color of fluffy white clouds. She is great for cuddling up with for a nap. She has sleepy eyes and a sweet peaceful expression.This particular snuggly bear is a popular choice for a get well gift, especially to send to kids in the Hospital to keep them company. Available in 2 sizes and completely washable.
Sizes: 12.5 inches $15.95 and 15.6 inches $24.40
To purchase this bear or to see more bears click Monique
Teddy Bears Everywhere
All The Bears And Other Animals You Can Imagine
Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
Make Clothes For Your Teddy Bears
Teddy Bear Knitting Patterns
From Ballerina Tutu to Knitted sailor suit or sweater
To see more stuffed animals, click Teddy Bears
Favorite Teddy Bears Displayed On Flickr
Everyone Loves Their Bears
Check out these pictures and add one or two and vote for your favorites!
More Teddy Bear Stuff For Bear Lovers
Knut Stuff Here
Adopt A Polar Bear
And Save A Wonderful Animal
Scientists predict two-thirds of polar bear global population could disappear within the next fifty years! Rising temperatures are literally melting the ice beneath their paws, drastically reducing their habitat and food supply. The situation is dire.By adopting a polar bear from National Wildlife Federation today (less than 10 cents a day), you will be helping to save these magnificent creatures. Best of all, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing you're helping to protect polar bears and other imperiled wildlife.
For more information, click New Adoption Center
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