This is a 108 black tourmaline mala with turquoise and coral detail. The beads are 6mm and hand knotted on grey silk cord. It measures 16 inches or 32 inch circumference. The amulet is 1 inch X 3/4 inches.
This vintage Navajo sterling silver double arrow amulet is by the Southwestern jeweler Dan Dodson, and is marked sterling on the back of the piece. The amulet measures 1 inches X 3/4 inches. Dan Dodson is a famous Southwestern jeweler who has been greatly influenced by Native American design.
The arrow is an important symbol In Navajo culture and represents protection and peace. Crossed arrows can symbolize friendship, truce, and close bonds.
This piece is hand made and one of a kind by Laura McCann in Ausitn, TX.