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"Unique, Hand-crafted Wampum Jewelry from Expert Cherokee Silversmith "
Ute Grant

'The Chief is Present' Bear Claw Wampum Necklace

'The Chief is Present' Bear Claw Wampum Necklace 'The Chief is Present' Bear Claw Wampum Necklace 'The Chief is Present' Bear Claw Wampum Necklace 'The Chief is Present' Bear Claw Wampum Necklace
$7,000.00
NEC-GG001
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A one-of-a-kind superb piece of Native American jewelry art

Cherokee Silversmith General B. Grant created this award-winning piece of Native American Art. He called it 'The Chief is Present' which derives from a Cherokee Indian status, describing a person with a high level of courage and the ability to make decisions that will benefit the greater good of the community. 

Three strands of meticulously handcrafted Wampum beads carry a full set of authentic bear claws from a wild Black Bear of the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. Every single bear claw is secured in a premium Sterling Silver cap decorated with a contemporary shadowbox Native American feather design and is connected to the three strands of purple/white Wampum beads. Each Wampum bead is carefully handcrafted, assorted based on color and shaped to fit the evenly smooth necklace strands. This necklace combines Cherokee Master Jewelry-work, cultural value and Cherokee life style on a high artistic level. The necklace is approximately 35 inches long.

It was awarded 1st place in the 'cultural item' category at the 2013 Eiteljorg Museum Art competition in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  • Award-winning Art
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  • One-Of-A-Kind

*The purchase and/or ownership of authentic bear claws is protected in certain US States. As a business operating on Native land we can help you if you want to acquire this one-of-a-kind piece of Cherokee Indian Jewelry & Artwork LEGALLY.

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