AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRY

There is a big difference between authentic Native American jewelry and phony impostors made with cheap materials. Authentic Native American jewelry is a work of art, handcrafted out of a long tradition, and reflecting the rich history of the Native American people. Authentic Native American jewelry, fetishes, and ornate day to day objects valued as art have been found dating back to as early as 200 B.C., solidifying authentic Native American jewelry as a national treasure... Authentic Native American jewelry was many things to the Native American people before it became an adornment for non-native people. Because there was no written Native American language, authentic Native American jewelry served as a symbol of rank, status, tribal identity, and communication between the native people. Authentic Native American jewelry was used during marriages, as currency, and to delineate the lines between tribes.