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Dead Pawn Native American Hopi Indian Sterling Silver Bolo Tie
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DEAD PAWN NATIVE AMERICAN HOPI STERLING SILVER BOLO TIE
Item: Bolo Tie Setting: Sterling Silver Weight: 1.2 oz = 34.0194 g Dimensions: 1-3/8" by 1-7/8" with a 5/8" wide keeper on the back. Age:10 years approximately. Authenticity: Confirmed in person
Status: Dead Pawn
It is used and is not signed.
Hopi Native American Indian made
This Beautiful Bolo Tie is approx. 1 3/8" x 17/8" .
The straps are black leather braided, and 33" long. The tips are sterling silver and approx. 2 1/8" long.
Adjustable slide clasp on pendant so one can interchange cords
This is an exceptionally well done sterling silver Hopi handmade bolo tie. Done in a silver overlay technique. This technique is achieved by first cutting the piece out of sterling silver, then laying it over an additional piece of silver and then etching the design. It takes a great amount of artistic ability, and families are known for their talent.
Please be assured that this fine item will be expertly packaged for safe transport. I will use proper packing materials. I take pride in my sound packaging, and there is no additional charge -I appreciate your business!
Native American spirituality is rich in history and culture, with many of its traditions still practiced within tribes today.
To understand the depth of the faith of Native Americans, one must take the time to learn about the various practices and rituals, and, most importantly, the meaning found behind them.
Native American Indians have remained true to their roots, despite the numerous transitions and periods of adversity encountered over generations. From tribal dances to special blessings, rituals have remained strong and true, unshaken by changing times.
Read on for more information regarding Native American spirituality and the lessons learned from it.
The Beginnings of Native American Spirituality When Europeans first settled in North America, there were more than 1,000 tribes native to the continent. Each of the individual sects had its own rituals and spiritual beliefs, which would make an article covering each aspect of Native American spirituality massive. However, it can be said that all tribes shared a common bond of making spirituality the very center of their lives, and the culture continues to be extremely spiritual today.
Native American spirituality is nature-based, as the culture has always had a close bond with the earth. The various rituals associated with each tribe are based upon the area in which they live. Great Plains Indians worship sky and sun, while farming Native Americans worship the corn god or animals they depend upon for food, clothing and general survival.
This nature worship is rooted in Native Americans’ deep tradition of mythology, in which people are one with the land. While mainstream Western Christianity teaches of original sin and earth as a transitory place, Native American spirituality teaches that earth is our permanent home and there is no concept of heaven or division from God or other deities.
This, of course, makes Native Americans the ultimate environmentalists. They believe earth is all they have in life, thus they show it profound respect and care.
Native American creation stories do not provide a viewpoint of humans having dominion over the earth. Tribal children instead are taught that they live in cooperation with plants and animals, and there must be a high level of mutual respect for anything to be done. A lack of reverence for the earth can lead to dire consequences, such as drought or famine.
Native Americans also view creation to be an ongoing process, never ending and always evolving. A spirit is found in all things, and this is known as experiencing “immanence."
With immanence, Native Americans learn that there is a constant conversation going on between all forms of creation, and one must take caution and not insult the most powerful of spirits – earth, wind and water. For this reason, Native Americans are avid “listeners” of the land, and are obedient to it, which is a direct contrast to the way the majority of humans choose to live today.
Native American Dances Many ritualistic movements are intertwined within Native American spirituality, and, no matter which tribe you study, you are sure to find Native American dances as a piece of culture and heritage. Many dances are now celebrated as tradition, however, rather than serving an essential function as they did generations ago.
The Cherokee tribe, for example, performs many social and religious dances true to their original form. However, they are now usually only taught and shared as part of celebrations or cultural festivals on reservations or in mainstream schools. Centuries ago, the Cherokees had different choreography for various purposes, from a wood-gathering dance to a friendship dance. The list was long, and the steps often elaborate for the time period in which they originated. Females have always performed different dances than males, and musical instruments such as water drums and turtle-shell rattles have been used as accompaniment.
The Sun Dance is one controversial dance practiced by many tribes. As far as Native American rituals go, the dance was pretty extreme, involving a medicine man and mutilation of the dancers’ bodies. The Canadian government put a ban on the Sun Dance in the 1880s, and America did the same shortly after. However, it is now legal again in the United States, and Sun Dancers in various tribes enlist as a dancer for 4 years. This is due to the fact it takes 4 years to honor all four navigational directions of the sun upon the earth, another rule based upon extensive culture and ritual. Photographs of a Sun Dance do not exist, as it is sacred and can easily be misconstrued by the media as a savage practice not properly understood. This is one of very few dances still in functional existence today, as particular cultures of Native Americans take it very seriously.
Some remote tribes also still practice the Rain Dance for religious purposes. While even the Rain Dance has dwindled in usage, often preserved for only festivals and cultural demonstrations, some tribes do still “invoke the gods” through this dance, whose steps have been passed down through oral tradition. The Rain Dance is used to bring favor upon the crops on the Indians’ land, providing them with a bountiful harvest and a surplus of food and resources.
Important Lessons Learned from Native Indian Spirituality Many classrooms teach basic principles and concepts of American Indian spirituality to young students, as there are important lessons to be learned, whether or not you are a member of that culture. First, it teaches young people the importance of preserving the environment. Learning about Native Indian spirituality can bring about a newfound respect for plants, animals and other natural elements around us. Kids are given a different perspective on how crops and animals feed and protect us, and this can inspire them to get passionate about recycling, conserving energy and other global issues we know to be vital to our earth’s longevity.
Teaching lessons from Native American spirituality can also promote cultural and religious tolerance. Accepting each other as Americans, despite differences, can unite future adults and teach them new ways to deal with conflict and broaden their spectrum of acceptance.
Lastly, we can learn our nation’s history from the Native Americans. A great deal of religion and tradition was already established before the pilgrims arrived, and it is important for children to hear stories about Americans “pre-Thanksgiving."
Myths of Native American Rituals If you are hoping to learn more about Native American spirituality, beware that there are many false statements and inflated tales found within Web pages, and, while some can be extremely informative and accurate, many are not.
Better information can be found from Native American culture centers or from books published officially by a recognized tribal expert.
You can also travel to a festival or other Native American celebration, which take place all over the United States at various times of year. You can obtain a list of upcoming events and information by visiting a site such as PowWows.com.
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Payment is due and appreciated within 7 days. I will ship the first business day after payment is received. Item will be expertly packaged to insure safe delivery. Shipping cost is for USA and 48 States, Insurance Required. Please e-mail for shipping cost to other locations. E-mail inquiries welcome. Thank you for taking the time to view my auction.
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Today most Sterling silver objects are usually stamped with either the word "Sterling" or ".925". But a great majority of the older Native American handcrafted jewelry was unsigned and unmarked.
To measure your wrist you can use Measuring tape, or you can also take a piece of string or ribbon and measure your wrist with that and then put it up to a ruler and see what your measurement is.
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WHAT IS DEAD PAWN? For the Southwestern Native American, pawn refers to the practice of converting art and possessions into income for life's necessities. Pawn can also be items from antiquity, heirloom pieces of handmade jewelry or craft, passed from a family into the public marketplace. Because much of the pawned merchandise is of real day-to-day value in the seller's life, the percentage of pawn that goes unredeemed is small, about five percent. Merchandise that remains for sale in a pawn shop after loan expiration is referred to as "dead pawn," and items of dead pawn are among the most highly valued Native American artifacts to be found on the open market. Some pieces of dead pawn are old; other pieces are NEW and have been pawned by others. It is difficult to tell the age of a piece of jewelry, but some indicators are "wear and tear," evidence of continued previous polishing, the style of the setting, or style of the piece itself, the type of stone or material used in the settings.
bestofferdeals take pride in offering our customers 100% authentic Native American made jewelry. The Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 states that "it is illegal to offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian tribe." Each and every one of our beautiful offerings is in full compliance with this Act.
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Please be assured that this fine item will be expertly packaged for safe transport. I will use proper packing materials. I take pride in my sound packaging, and there is no additional charge -I appreciate your business!
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