authentic apache made craft small beaded key chain with bells 2" total 5" 014

Description

Apache Fair Trade Cooperative, Inc
Artisan
:  Michelle James: She is a San Carlos Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation. I am from Gilson Wash (one of the districts). I lived here all my life. I started beadwork when I was 15 years old. My family also does beadwork. I learned it from my grandmother Helen Phillips. She started teaching me slowly then as I learned I saw how patient you have to be to do the best possible. I love beading. It’s one of my favorite hobbies.  Story by Michelle
Materia
l: 0.1mm tiny glass seed beads, wooden tube, and bells.
Size
:  The total length is 5 inches.  The tube length is 2"
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 Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO.