Amulets

In some indigenous cultures, water bugs hold spiritual significance symbolizing swiftness, happiness, transformation, healing and the importance of water.  This particular water bug is hand crafted by Eric Iron Star (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe)...

This small lizard amulet is hand made by Native American artist Eric Iron Star (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe).  He uses a combination of commercially tanned leather, different shades of blue, white, and metallic beads, as well as tin cones to...

This small lizard amulet is hand made by Native American artist Eric Iron Star (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe).  He uses a combination of commercially tanned leather, yellow, burnt red, white, and metallic beads, as well as tin cones to create the...

This hand made belt buckle is crafted by Native artist Leonard Good Bear (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe).  He uses a combination of colorful beads and porcupine quills to create his star burst design.  The belt buckle has a metal loop and clasp as...

This turtle amulet is hand made by Native American artist Eric Iron Star (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe).  He uses a combination of commercially tanned leather, beads, orange horse hair, and tin cones to create the design. Dimensions: length  8 x...

Artist, Kevin D. Fast Horse, Oglala Lakota Nation member, honors American Indian tradition with these colorful beaded turtle amulets. According to Native American tradition, the turtle was honored by the Lakota people because it represented good health...