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authentic Apache made craft beaded angel 1x4.5" 210-211

$ 9.5

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • material: glass seed beads, buckskin
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Tribal Affiliation: White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • size: angel 1x4.5"
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • beading method: loom beaded
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Origin: White Mountain Apache Reservaiton, AZ
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • holiday: christmas
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • beads color: fuchsia and other color

    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, buckskin hook. L
    oom beaded. Main color is fushsia and others. Hanging ornament.
    Size
    :  The length of angel is 4.5" width is 1".
    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.
    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.