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authentic Apache made craft lanyard abalone mosaic 20" 277/260

$ 36.96

Availability: 100 in stock
  • size: length 20" medallion 2.5x3"
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Origin: White Mountain Apache Reservaiton, AZ
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: New
  • material: glass seed beads, abalone mosaic,
  • Tribal Affiliation: White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    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, sparkling beads, abalone mosaic, and synthetic fabric string
    Size
    :  The total length  20". the medallion is 2.5x3" and beaded fringe 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.