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authenic Apache craft rosary lapiz 21". wooden cross 2.7" 012
$ 18.48
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Description
Apache Fair Trade Cooperative, IncArtisan
: Emery Goseyun Sr.: He is a San Carlos Apache Tribal member and resides on the Reservation.
He has been mining peridot in San Carlos over 30 yrs with his parents. His parents are retired now, so he hires tribe members to mine at the peridot mesa. He learned jewelry making from his mother. His wife and his brilliant 5 children also learned how to create jewelries.
Materia
l: Lapiz, white shell heish, wooden cross, metal Mary
Size
: The total length is 21", cross length is 2.7"
Culture
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San Carlos Apache Reservation is located in east of Arizona.
The main town is San Carlos which is 100 miles east from Phoenix and Bylas is located about 30 miles east from San Carlos.
We Apache people love acorn dumpling soup, mashed pinto beans on fried bread and squash and corn dish. Picking acorn is annual fun for family. Another favorite is Indian tamale that made of dried meat and flour.
Authenticity
: This craft is bought by the Apache Fair Trade Cooperatives, Inc (AFTCO) which is a nonprofit organization founded to help San Carlos and White Mountain Tribes' economy. The authenticity of this craft is certified by AFTCO. AFTCO is operated by volunteers.