Apache Indian Turquoise Bone Bead Choker Necklace.

A distinctive Native American Apache Indian look. Hand made, using pipe bone and plated silver beads. The hand carved bone plates feature masterfully created Southwestern designs. Beads of block Turquoise give this bone choker an extra touch of beautiful color. This choker is 1-1/8" wide, and 11" long, and each end has an extra 9-1/2" long genuine leather extension.

The next time you see a photo of Geronimo check to see if he's wearing a bone choker. Geronimo, an Apache Chief (1829-1909), who lead an insurrection against U. S. forces, 1884-86.

Man, from the earliest times, has considered the adornment of his person to be as necessary as food and shelter. The Indians of the Southwest are no exception. They have loved fine jewelry, esteemed it as wealth, and worn it profusely. Today the use of Indian jewelry has spread far beyond its original boundaries and its appreciation has become world-wide.