Big Boy Turquoise Coral Silver Cuff Bracelet
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit. Please measure your wrist and let us know your exact wrist size in the 'comment box' as you check out so we can make sure that this bracelet is perfect for you. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bear Paw Sterling Silver Belt Buckle
Made by Navajo artist Wilbur Muskett. This awesome buckle features genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets circling a Sterling Silver hand cut Bear Claw shadow box design. A larger Turquoise nugget is set within the bear paw. Shimmering hand stamped details complete the traditional Navajo design. This buckle is 3" wide by 2-1/2", the keeper on the back of the buckle will fit up to a 1-1/2" wide belt. Signed by the Navajo artist W.M. and stamped Sterling. The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating. The Bear is a potent source of strength for many Native Americans. Admired for their strength, independence, and self reliance, Bear's spirits were often invoked before entering battle. Warriors sometimes painted their faces with marks resembling bear claw scratches and carried double-edged knives with handles carved from the jawbones of bears as good luck charms. It was believed that bear power could also cure illness. Shamans or medicine men from many different groups frequently dressed as bears when working to heal the sick. Just as honoring the bear spirit could bring blessings to people, provoking the spirit might bring them harm. For that reason, some tribes, most notably the Apache, forbade their hunters to kill a bear, or even to touch the carcass of one found dead in the woods. We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly aSleeping Beauty Turquoise Bear Paw Sterling Silver Belt Buckle member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC “100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED” |
Arizona Bolo Tie.We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN Arizona Bolo Tie.We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN Shopping Basket
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