Blue Navajo Beaded Barrettes (Pair) womens The tiny pyrite flecks in

The tiny pyrite flecks in the stone are like stars in the night sky

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The iconic Navajo Squash Blossom Necklace has a long history in Native American jewelry

"  Other people see the four sides as representing the four elements (wind

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Blue Navajo Beaded Barrettes (Pair) womens The tiny pyrite flecks inThese Colorful Navajo Beaded Barrettes are perfect for children or adults. Originally, Native American beads were carved from natural materials like shells, coral, turquoise, animal bones, quills, and horns. Five hundred years ago, Europeans brought glass beads to the New World. They quickly became part of American Indian culture. Today glass beads, particularly fine seed beads, are the primary materials for the traditional beadwork of many tribes.