This simply elegant piece of Lakota jewelry was designed and created by Todd Bordeaux. The beautiful beadwork of Czech beads and Japanese delica beads create the prefect elegant design of the butterfly.
beaded bracelet, Francisca Tripp (Karuk)
description via From the River Collective: “This unique bracelet by high school senior Francisca Tripp (Karuk) shows the designs of our tribe but in a truly modern way. The three triangles is very meaningful in our religion. Frankie is making this jewelry to save up money for a computer to aid her in her college endeavor next school year.”
Ankara Fabric Earrings and Bangle Set.
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petite & co bracelet.
blues trio bracelets by garnett jewelry.
10 months ago on July 25, 2012 at 06:32pm with 3 notes
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steam-bent wood bracelet, Steve Smith (Kwakwaka’wakw)
shani & adi handmade jewelry.
silver and coral bracelet, Henry Morris (Diné)
Henry T Morris is from Indian Wells, Arizona and has been silversmithing since the 1970’s. He learned the craft from his late father-in-law George Shematewa, from Zuni, New Mexico. He specializes in the traditional technique of cluster set jewelry with turquoise, carefully matching stone colors and shaping the turquoise to each design.
10 months ago on June 27, 2012 at 08:17am with 14 notes
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