A Hand-stitched Native American Beaded Elephant Necklace. This hand stitched seed bead medallion-like necklace features a brickstitched elephant pattern using browns and purples. Due to the brick stitching,this necklaces design did not require leather backing and the image can be seen on the reverse side.
 
Medallion Size: (Elephant) about 5in x 5in 

Attachment Strings: 10in.
 
About the artist:
 
Rayne Pelham is the artist and curator behind Grandmother Spiders Design. She is a descendant of both the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and the White Earth Band of Chippewa. After many years as an educator and producing artworks on occasion, she is now turning her hobby into a career. She specializes in Native American-inspired designs producing art and jewelry that is truly unique. 
 
The design studio's name is derived from the legend behind Rayne's Ojibwe name. Named when she was one, she is also, Nah quay Wa bun in nee go quay; translated she is Catches the Morning Sunrise Woman, a name given in honor of the story of Grandmother Spider. 
 
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