He was an American Indian actually from the 1760's and was transported to Omri's time when the plastic toy figure was brought to life.
Little Bear's wife in "The Indian in the Cupboard" was named Bright Stars.
Little Bear
Iroquois
The Indians name is Little Bear
Omri's friend, Patrick, gave him an axe to give to Little Bear in "The Indian in the Cupboard". Patrick thought it would be a helpful tool for Little Bear to have in their miniature world.
Little Bear wants to go to school in "Indian in the Cupboard" because he is curious about the outside world and wants to learn new things. He sees going to school as an opportunity to experience something different and expand his knowledge and understanding of the world.
house
Patrick is their friend
Little Bear is wearing clothing of an Iroquois. Little Bear was from 1761. The actor that played Little Bear in the movie was a native American but not an Iroquois.
Because he had the bit of coffe I think
A cowboy Patrick put in the cupboard with-out permission from Omri but later he starts to guard him with his life
Two events that happened in "The Indian in the Cupboard" are Omri discovering that his plastic toy figurine, Little Bear, comes to life when placed inside a magical cupboard, and Omri's realization of the responsibilities that come with having a living, breathing miniature person in his possession.