Native American Jewelry Turquoise Coral Bear Claw Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 0002-SQNK-NEW
Native American Jewelry Turquoise Coral Bear Claw Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.
Exquisite, Sterling Silver settings adorned with natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Mediterranean Red Branch Coral in a Traditional Southwest, Squash Blossom design. The Squash Blossom is 29" long, the Naja is 2-1/4" long including the Silver fan that showcases the Naja and 2-3/4" wide. The Bear Claws are 1-1/4". Made in our shop This beautiful necklace has been stamped Sterling and signed by the artist with our hallmark.
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.
Southwest Indians today are perhaps best known for the beauty and variety of their jewelry. Not only is it prized by the collector, but also by the Indian him or herself. Jewelry is considered as wealth and any ceremonial occasion is used to display it. One of the most striking features of a dance is the quantity and variety of jewelry worn by the dancers.
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.
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