authentic Apache made craft Apache eagle bead hanger 2.8x5.5"

Description

Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives Inc.
Artisan
:
Crafter is a White Mountain Apache Tribal member and resides on the White Mountain Reservation Arizona.
White Mountain Apache Reservation consists of 1.67 million acres in east central Arizona. It ranges in elevation from 2,600 ft. in Salt River Canyon to 11,400 ft. at the top of Baldy, one of the sacred peaks. The White Mountain Apache hold dearly to their traditions. They consider themselves tied to the environment and seek to live in balance with it. This is reflection in their arts and crafts.
Materia
l: G
lass seed beads.
Size
:  The diameter is 2.75", total length is 5.5"
Culture
:
The merchants who came with the conquistadores brought colorful beads and traded with the Natives. Because of the brightness of the colors, the indigenous people created jewelry and adorned their bodies with them. Then they began decorating household items and other things with the beads.
The eagle is the most honored animal among American Natives. It is symbol of bravery and spiritual. It flies highest among the birds. It becomes messenger between the creator and people.
Authenticity
:  This craft is bought by the Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives, Inc. (AFTCO) which is a nonprofit organization founded to help San Carlos and White Mountain Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO.