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. Turquoise Sunface Kachina Fetish Sterling Silver Necklace
Native American Sunface Kachina Fetish Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace. This gorgeous necklace features a virtual zoo of fetishes; a gathering of bears, birds, frogs, fish, and armadillos offer their presence. Each of these fetishes has been hand-carved out of block Turquoise. A long hand-carved Sunface Kachina artfully dresses the center of this necklace, bringing in a sense of balance. Hand-strung in our shop by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Berlinda Begay, this was designed in Richard's fetish shop on the reservation in the 1980s. Penn shell heishi beads deliver their natural colors on the length between the fetishes and the ends, which are dressed with Sterling Silver cone hook-eye and comb clasps. The necklace is 26" long. Native Americans have always felt a special connection to nature. The belief that all things in nature have a spirit is an integral part of their religions, which is part of what makes their creation of fetishes so important to to their cultures. Fetishes are Native American carving of animals, humans or supernatural figurines believed to have inherent power. The most renowned fetish carvers are the Zuni, who call themselves Asiwi (Ah-she-wee), but many Native American tribes create and use fetishes. It is a Zuni belief that animals are more powerful and like their deities than man. They also believe that both practical and spiritual power reside within their fetishes. The Zuni have used fetishes for many purposes: to make game more plentiful, to enable hunters to catch game and to use in curing ceremonies. They may also be used as protection for the community as well as individuals. There are two major groupings of fetishes (and some overlap between them): protective or healing animals, hunting and prey animals. For example, the mountain lion, an animal of both groups, is a source of leadership and resourcefulness. The bear, protective or healing animal, symbolizes strength, introspection, and a spiritual journey though life. The white bear is medicine. The coyote is a hunting animal of laughter, humor and foolishness, the master trickster who tricks himself. Zuni fetishes are totemic and feature inlaid eyes and heart lines, while those of the Navajo are often known as storytellers and are included in fetish necklaces that serves as mnemonics for traditional stories. We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's 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 |
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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