Navajo Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bear Claw Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet M. Thomas  

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Navajo Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bear Claw Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet M. Thomas.

This bracelet is a gorgeous piece of hand made Native American jewelry.
This bracelet is full of natural character with gorgeous nuggets of
genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and genuine Coral. A Genuine Bear
Claw has been included for an impressive look. The sturdy cuff has been
hand made out of shining Sterling Silver. Hand twisted Sterling Silver
wires and Sterling Silver feather figures give this one plenty of extra
details. This impressive bracelet is 1-1/2" wide. It'll fit a 7" to an
8" wrist. Made by Navajo artist M. Thomas. Stamped Sterling and Signed
by the Artist. You'll receive the exact bracelet pictured below.

In Indian folklore it is said 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,
the Spirit of the Bear was 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.

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.

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