Choctaw Spirit Native Handmade Ghost Bead Juniper Berries & Turquoise Bracelet
Materials used: Seed beads Southwest bead mix, juniper berries, heishi bead , turquoise beads or chips of natural Southwest USA turquoise.
Each bracelet is cleansed with Sage, Sweet Grass or Palo Santo Holy Wood before shipping and sent with a copy of the legend story.
Shipping: We will ship within 5-7 business days of your order.
Returns: We want you to be completely happy with your purchase so if you have any questions or concerns prior to or after your purchase, please do not hesitate to contact us. If a return is required, the buyer will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
Care: Please keep your jewelry away from soap and water. This will prevent the beads from losing their color and keep the metal from tarnishing. Store in an airtight plastic bag.
GHOST BEAD LEGEND
The juniper berries are collected after ants have found the berries on the ground, nibbled off one end and eaten the inside of the berry. The berry is then hollow and dry. Sometimes the berries are lightly smoked to further preserve them. A hole is made in the other end by the artisan and the dried berries are strung in accordance with the harmony of nature. The wearer is protected from evil spirts, ghost and of nightmares.
Ghost Bead bracelets are made by the Navajo and other tribes. They are thought to represent an interconnection of the earth, trees, animals and humans and they bring peace, harmony and safety to the wearer. It is a Southwest legend of protection.