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authentic Apache made craft lanyard turquoise turtle other stones 18
authentic Apache made craft lanyard turquoise turtle other stones 18
authentic Apache made craft lanyard turquoise turtle other stones 18
authentic Apache made craft lanyard turquoise turtle other stones 18

authentic Apache made craft lanyard turquoise turtle other stones 18" 279/262

$ 20.06

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • material: glass seed beads, turquoise turtle, stones, bone
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • size: length 18" turtle 0.7"
  • Origin: White Mountain Apache Reservaiton, AZ
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Condition: New
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives Inc.
    Artisan
    :
    Unknown: Crafter is a White Mountain Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation.
    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: Glass seed beads, turquoise turtle, black stones, bone tube.
    Size
    :  The total length  19". the
    turtle is 0.7"
    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.  Turtle is symbol of longevity.
    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.