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Navajo Traditional Teachings

Turquoise Medallions

Turquoise Medallions

$256.97 USD
$256.97 USD
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Perfect for men or women... these stunning Turquoise Medallions are statement pieces. Each uniquely beautiful. Each with its own story. 

Be Subtle and wear it next to your skin... or make a statement and show the world you know who you are.

Though they arrive to you a standard length of approximately 27 inches, the genuine leather is easily customizable to whatever length you desire. Simply cut it and tie it off in a square knot again.

These pieces are hand-crafted by our very own Shane Brown. He has learned a lot from his father (Wally Brown) about tying knots that are visually appealing as well as knots that stay put.

These unique knots are tied using the sacred number four. 

Turquoise to our Navajo people is important.  Representing the "Blue World" it tells the Holy People... "We know where we come from".

Our Diné say... When praying, have your turquoise so the Holy People can identify you.

"Here is one of our children... What are they asking for? Let's give it to them".

It also gives protection when roaming outside the sacred mountains.

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Certified Kingman Turquoise

Direct from the Kingman Mine
The Kingman Mine is the last operational turquoise mine in the United States. Most turquoise now comes from overseas. Some of it is real... some is fake. With Kingman Turquoise... you know it's real. We pick out each piece individually at the mine and then bring them home to make them into these beautiful necklaces.

Why Wear Silver & Turquoise

Turquoise Tells The Holy People You Know Where You Came From
The legends say... turquoise is meant to remind us of our existence in the Blue World. The Blue World is the second in the teachings of the four worlds. It has a few different names: The Second World, The Blue World, The Spirit World, and The World With No Surface. Turquoise is said to offer protection. To identify to the Holy People, the Five-Fingered beings who know where they come from. Our Navajo Historian, Wally Brown, uses his necklace to teach about the symbolism of turquoise.

Meet The Artist

Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals

All of our pieces listed as "Navajo Traditional Teachings Originals" are either made by Wally or his son Shane.

Wally was born an artist. He learned to Silversmith from his father and has enjoyed many forms of art throughout his life including singing, playing the guitar, painting, carving, silversmithing, beading, and much more.

Since 2016 after his stroke, he has lost most mobility in his left hand which has caused him to slow down in creating beautiful jewelry. It has also stirred the desire for him to teach his talents to his children.

Shane has inherited a lot of his artistic talents from his father and practices and learns new skills constantly. He finds Native American jewelry-making and other skills he has learned from his father very rewarding and loves sharing them with you.