Bone Turquoise Choker
$20.00
The Bone Turquoise Choker is a beautifully crafted traditional piece featuring bone white spacers, turquoise beads, and silver beads strung on leather cord with a leather backing. Chokers hold deep historical significance in Native American culture, originally serving as protection for the neck and throat in battle, guarding against arrows and weapons. They also signify wealth, high social status, and identity, with meanings varying by tribe and clan. This handcrafted choker brings together natural materials and timeless design rooted in meaningful cultural tradition.
Description
The Bone Turquoise Choker honors the rich tradition of Native American choker craftsmanship through natural materials and classic design. Bone spacers in warm white tones are paired with vibrant turquoise beads and silver beads, all strung with durable Nymo thread and finished with leather and leather cord. The combination of bone, turquoise, and silver creates a striking contrast of earth tones and color that reflects the natural beauty found throughout Native American artistry. The result is a piece that feels both authentic and elegant, rooted in tradition while complementing any style.
Chokers carry significant meaning in Native American history. They were originally worn as protection for the neck and throat during battle, serving as a physical guard against arrows and weapons. Beyond their protective purpose, chokers also symbolize wealth, high social status, and identity, with specific meanings varying by tribe and clan. Today, they remain important symbols of heritage and artistry. Some chokers are constructed and blessed by designated individuals, carrying spiritual protection, peace, or blessings for the wearer.
Measuring 11 by 1.2 inches, this choker sits close to the neck with a natural, comfortable fit. Whether worn as a statement of cultural pride or appreciated for its timeless beauty, this handcrafted bone and turquoise choker is a meaningful and elegant piece of Native American artistry.
Details
- Colors: Bone white, turquoise, silver, black
- Materials: Silver beads, bone spacers, turquoise beads, Nymo thread, leather, leather cord
- Size: 11 X 1.2 inches
Care Instructions: Wipe with damp cloth and keep dry. Please remember that even though the Nymo thread has a nylon base and is very strong, pulling hard and yanking on the choker can tear the thread so please be kind to it when you use it.
