Navajo Jewelry Genuine Turquoise & Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace 0788-SQNK
Navajo Jewelry Genuine Turquoise & Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.
This Bear Claw Squash Blossom Necklace is an incredible work of hand made Native American jewelry. It features a brilliant display of natural beauty with nuggets of genuine sky blue Turquoise set with genuine Bear Claws and Coral. Hand stamped designs decorate the shimmering hand cut Sterling Silver. This necklace has been hand strung with Sterling Silver bench beads for an extra high shine. This Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace is 21" long. The naja is 2" wide by 2" long. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo jeweler BE.
An Indian legend is that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise.
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 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.
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