A beaded bracelet featuring red and black beads, light wood accents, a white flower-shaped bead, and a large round mother-of-pearl button, displayed on a brown textured leather background.
OJIBWE TRADITIONAL CHOKER CHK006
A beaded choker necklace with a central white oval stone, displayed on a black mannequin bust inside a jewelry or leather store. Rolled leather pieces and wooden shelves are visible in the background.
A beaded bracelet laid flat on a textured brown leather background. The bracelet features multiple strands of black beads, red and white woven accents, small metallic silver beads, and a central white circular bead, with red end caps and black hanging ties.

OJIBWE TRADITIONAL CHOKER CHK006

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OJIBWE TRADITIONAL CHOKER                                                                               CHK006

HANDCRAFTED OJIBWE CHOKER NECKLACE CREATED ON THE LEECH LAKE INDIAN RESERVATION IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA NEAR THE VILLAGE OF CASSLAKE.     
TRIBAL ENROLLMENT I.D. 408B23246

HISTORICALLY USED BY WARRIORS AND LEADERS OJIBWE CHOKERS HAVE BEEN WORN FOR HUNDREDS OF YEARS FOR PHYSICAL NECK PROTECTION DURING BATTLES, AS WELL AS TO SIGNAL HIGH SOCIAL RANK, WEALTH, AND BRAVERY DURING CEREMONIES.

FASHIONED IN FOUR ROW CUSTOMARY OJIBWE DESIGN UTILIZING SINEW, BUFFALO HORN, BUFFALO BONE, ABALONE (1.5” ROUND), PONY BEADS, AND LEATHER.

MEASURES 16 INCHES IN LENGTH NOT INCLUDING THE LEATHER TIES WHICH ARE NEAR 9 INCHES LONG ON BOTH ENDS. 

OJIBWE CHOKERS ARE WORN DURING MANY NATIVE AMERICAN CEREMONIES INCLUDING POW WOW’S AND ARE AN ADORNED PART OF THE DANCING ATTIRE.

EACH CHOKER IS WRAPED IN A ALL NATURAL COTTON CLOTH TIED CLOSED WITH NATURAL TWINE AS IN OJIBWE TRADITIION FOR PRESENTATION TO A TRIBAL MEMBER.