Three Strand Native American Turquoise Coral Treasure Chief Necklace with Jocla by Begay.

This necklace is full of natural beauty. This impressive work of art was hand strung in our shop by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. It has three strands of genuine Turquoise, Coral, White Shell heishi, and Black Onyx. The center features a traditional jocla. Each end has been dressed with a shining Sterling Silver cone. This sensational piece of Native American jewelry is 23 1/2" long and it has an extra 3" long extension chain. Gemstones may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group of hand strung necklaces pictured below.

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.

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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