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authentic Apache made craft beaded dog collar or necklace 14x0.4" 51/63

$ 20.06

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Origin: White Mountain Apache Reservaiton, AZ
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Artisan: unknown
  • Condition: New
  • Tribal Affiliation: White Mountain Apache Tribe
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • material: glass seed beads
  • size: 13x0.7 medium blue dog collar
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days

    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 were sewn to the turquoise blue dog collar.
    Size
    :  The total length 13". The width is 0.7”. The beads are sewn entire collar.
    This is good for a choke necklace.
    The beading is done entire collar that it is difficult to adjust, It will fit diameter about 4.5" neck size dog.
    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.