CHIRICAHUA APACHE JEWELRY

 

BUFFALO TOOTH PENDANT

Last bite represents the final chapter in the book of native life, the elimination of the original meals on wheels and clothing store, all in one. I honor the buffalo as a symbol of the life of our foremothers and fathers, created while respecting all living and spiritual beings

Cast assembled single production inlaid and hand set stones.

Polished Buffalo tooth with Apache garnets, 18k yellow gold, sterling silver

 

 

GALLUP NECKLACE

From the birth place of Indian Jewelry comes a necklace that celebrates the people of the land and the gifts that God has bestowed upon them

Tufa casted

Sterling Silver, Morenci Turquoise, 14 karat yellow gold

"Prayers"

 

CLOUD WALKER

Our ancestors watch from above, hopefull that we honor the past sacrifices that have created our culture. Under their watchful eye, we continue to evolve into the human beings God intended.

Techniques: Cast, assembled, hand finished and chased

Material: Sterling silver

Other stone combinations available

 

 

COMMITMENT


This piece depicts the many gifts God provides when two people commit their loyalty and respect to each other in the way that God expects.

The medicine wheel represents the ultimate goal of living in a way that contributes to life, while walking in beauty, therefore balanced.

The diamonds represent the residual gifts from living in balance.

The mountain range represents the Dragoon Mountains (Cochise stronghold).

The sun with chrome pyrope garnet represents Gods nurturing along with life giving rain from clouds.

The Eagle is a direct messenger from God, and is showing his approval for the actions of the couple.The triangular diamond bale top represents the unity of man, women and God.

The pyrope briolette dangle represents two hearts beating as one.

Techniques: cast, assembled hand fabricated, hand chased.

Materials:18k yellow gold, .80 carats of diamonds, 3 mm round garnet, 1.05 carat garnet briolette, 20 inch 18k gold franco.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CREATION RING

14K yellow gold with opal, lapis,

sugelite and coral inlay.

= Water symbol.

= Wavy river symbol.

(nine symbols are shown inlaid in this ring)

They symbolize:

= God, Creator= God sends his gifts to Mother Earth

= Sun, (father), makes the earth grow with life sustaining foods & game.

= Native American way of life to respect and thank God for all his gifts.

= Lodge symbol, loyalty to God and each other, respect for all life.

=Symbol of unity, the meaning of life, to be God’s child.

= Cleansing, wash away improper living, birth of Christ.

 

 

APACHE WEDDING BAND

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14K yellow gold

 

BOX LUNCH

The turquoise is a symbol of creation. The shank is a story showing a home, seed pots and dancers. The excitement of the feast with friends and family.

Techniques: Cast, assembled, hand finished and chased .

Materials: Natural Turquoise, 14k yellow gold.

 

COCHISE'S STONGHOLD

This represents the view of the stronghold in the dragoon mountains in Arizona. The blue turquoise represents the blue sky, the diagonal patterns represent the granite layers in mountain walls, the coral and turquoise stones represent the reflections of light from the obsidian peaks. The medicine wheel represents the center of the universe.

Techniques: Cast, assembled, hand finished and chased

Materials: Sterling Silver

Other stone combinations available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

NATIVE ARTS TRADING
"Finella Lodge"
Drumtochty,
by Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire AB30 1TR
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)1561 320914
E-mail: cochise@nativeartstrading.com

MEMBERS OF IACA (Indian Arts & Crafts Association)

 
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