{"title":"Ethnic Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're proud to carry jewelry from cultures all over the world, including Afghani, Native America, African, Ethiopian, Thai Hill Tribes, and Hmong.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dispelling-fear-buddha-amulet","title":"Dispelling Fear Buddha Amulet Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispelling Fear Buddha Amulet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis amulet depicts the Buddha in the \u003cem\u003eAbhaya Mudra\u003c\/em\u003e position - also known as the gesture of Fearlessness. The attainment of Fearlessness represents a spiritual power and, according to Buddhist Tradition, the Buddha made this hand gesture immediately upon reaching enlightenment. It is also told that the Buddha stopped a charging elephant in its tracks by making this hand gesture, immediately calming the animal. When worn, it represents protection, peace, benevolence, and dispelling of fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208544132,"sku":"ART01","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/Buddha_Statue_Pendant.jpg?v=1516743759"},{"product_id":"sacred-chank-shell-mala-12mm","title":"\"Sacred Shank\" Shell Mala 8mm","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Sacred Shank\" Shell Mala 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size approx. 8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrand Approx. 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung on cotton cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Nepal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurbinella pyrum, common names the chank shell, Sacred Shank or chank, also known as the Divine Conch, sometimes referred to simply as a conch, is a species of very large sea snail with a gill and an operculum, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae. This species occurs in the Indian Ocean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe name \"chank\" for the shell of this species is derived from the Indian word Shankha, the Divine Conch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shell has considerable significance in Hinduism and Buddhism. 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Pride becomes the wisdom of sameness.\u003cbr\u003ec). Attachment becomes the wisdom of discernment.\u003cbr\u003ed). Jealousy becomes the wisdom of accomplishment.\u003cbr\u003ee). Anger becomes mirror like wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bigselect\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bigselect\"\u003eMaterials: beautifully rendered hand hammered Skulls and Demons Heads approx in size, stitched onto a heavy cotton and satin brocade yoke measuring approx in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bigselect\"\u003eOrigin is Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bigselect\"\u003eTotal length: (End to End) 58\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"bigselect\"\u003eSkulls range from 3-4\" across and approx. 3-4\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208326148,"sku":"10412","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/mahakala.jpg?v=1516744834"},{"product_id":"kuman-thong-twin-carved-amulet","title":"Kuman Thong Twin Carved Amulet Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuman Thong Twin Carved Amulet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuman Thong figures come from ancient traditional Thai Animist and Magical Beliefs. Popular Thai folklore tells the story that the original Kuman Thong came from children who died whilst still in their mother's womb. Practitioners of Magic would adopt these stillborn babies as their own children, and in turn, the spirit of the Kuman Thong would then become their Warrior Guardian and Protector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis beautifully carved pendant shows the Kuman Thong with the Kumari Thong. 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They appear to be a type of young petrified, if not partially fossilized, tree sap resin. 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These rare and fine opalescent glass beads were highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, where they originally entered West Africa in the 18th and 19th century Spice Trade. The beads were carried into Mali via early Dutch Traders and were sometimes also referred to as Dutch East India Company Trade Beads. These beads were so highly valued for their dazzling opalescence that they were carried across Islamic Trade Routes as high value commodities as far as the lands of Ethiopia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolland's bead industry was rather short lived, but was extremely active in it's heyday. By 1550, it was reported that there was an active community of Venetian glass makers from Murano setting up shop in Amsterdam. Our fine example in the photograph was likely created somewhere between the 1700's to mid 1800's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese treasured antique Heirloom Beads were often used by Dogon people as Dowry Currency, or Bride Wealth. 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An abundance of the high quality beads in this necklace took years, if not decades to collect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 13mm x 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis superb strand with matte white to slightly opalescent hand wound 18th to 19th century Dutch beads remains in the original configuration as it was purchased in Mali, West Africa years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208237956,"sku":"11166","price":1080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0470-01.jpg?v=1716152820"},{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-dutch-opalescent-glass-3","title":"18th-19th Century Dutch Opalescent Glass Beads \/ Necklace 3","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18th-19th Century Dutch Opalescent Glass Beads \/ Necklace \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the earliest hand wound glass beads that entered the African Trade were created in Holland. These rare and fine opalescent glass beads were highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, where they originally entered West Africa in the 18th and 19th century Spice Trade. The beads were carried into Mali via early Dutch Traders and were sometimes also referred to as Dutch East India Company Trade Beads. These beads were so highly valued for their dazzling opalescence that they were carried across Islamic Trade Routes as high value commodities as far as the lands of Ethiopia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolland's bead industry was rather short lived, but was extremely active in it's heyday. By 1550, it was reported that there was an active community of Venetian glass makers from Murano setting up shop in Amsterdam. Our fine example in the photograph was likely created somewhere between the 1700's to mid 1800's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese treasured antique Heirloom Beads were often used by Dogon people as Dowry Currency, or Bride Wealth. They were passed down through generations of Dogon women for over 200 years. An abundance of the high quality beads in this necklace took years, if not decades to collect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 13mm x 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis superb strand with matte white to slightly opalescent hand wound 18th to 19th century Dutch beads remains in the original configuration as it was purchased in Mali, West Africa years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208237636,"sku":"7614","price":468.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0522-01.jpg?v=1716152717"},{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-dutch-opalescent-glass-2","title":"18th-19th Century Dutch Opalescent Glass Beads \/ Necklace 2","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18th-19th Century Dutch Opalescent Glass Beads \/ Necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the earliest hand wound glass beads that entered the African Trade were created in Holland. These rare and fine opalescent glass beads were highly prized and treasured by the Dogon people of Mali, West Africa, where they originally entered West Africa in the 18th and 19th century Spice Trade. The beads were carried into Mali via early Dutch Traders and were sometimes also referred to as Dutch East India Company Trade Beads. These beads were so highly valued for their dazzling opalescence that they were carried across Islamic Trade Routes as high value commodities as far as the lands of Ethiopia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolland's bead industry was rather short lived, but was extremely active in it's heyday. By 1550, it was reported that there was an active community of Venetian glass makers from Murano setting up shop in Amsterdam. Our fine example in the photograph was likely created somewhere between the 1700's to mid 1800's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese treasured antique Heirloom Beads were often used by Dogon people as Dowry Currency, or Bride Wealth. They were passed down through generations of Dogon women for over 200 years. An abundance of the high quality beads in this necklace took years, if not decades to collect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 13mm x 9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis superb strand with matte white to slightly opalescent hand wound 18th to 19th century Dutch beads remains in the original configuration as it was purchased in Mali, West Africa years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208237572,"sku":"9943","price":636.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0523-01.jpg?v=1716152599"},{"product_id":"xl-turkana-decorated-bone-beads-2","title":"XL Turkana Decorated Bone Beads \/ Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL Turkana Decorated Bone Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand carved incised cow bone beads mounted on a wooden core made by Turkana people in Kenya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 26 x 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208236676,"sku":"11153","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0581-01.jpg?v=1720742294"},{"product_id":"pewter-arrow","title":"Pewter Arrow Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePewter Arrow Pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox: 3\" Long; 1\/2\" Widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208236292,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_9196-01.jpg?v=1516745497"},{"product_id":"dogon-16th-to-18th-century-granite-beads","title":"Dogon 16th to 18th Century Granite Beads \/ Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDogon 16th to 18th Century Granite Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16th - 18th century Granite Beads from Mali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed as a religious bead and as a symbol as rank for Blacksmiths among the Dogon people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : 30\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 8 x 10mm to  22 x 14mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung on a cotton cord in the same configuration as found in Mali years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208236164,"sku":"8823","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0605-01_788de095-ed69-40d0-ad13-e6ff494030be.jpg?v=1717617091"},{"product_id":"sahara-fossils-from-mali","title":"Sahara Drilled Fossil Beads \/ Necklace from Mali","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSahara Fossils from Mali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrilled Fossil Beads from the Sahara, Mali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : 36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size Approx. : 26 x 17mm to 46 x 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208234308,"sku":"11152","price":960.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0592-01.jpg?v=1717617219"},{"product_id":"xl-tiv-cow-bone-discs-from-nigeria","title":"XL Tiv Cow Bone Discs from Nigeria","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL Tiv Cow Bone Discs from Nigeria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery fine hand carved cowbone disc Heirloom Beads used by Tiv people in Nigeria, West Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. : 30\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size : 19 x 6mm to  29 x 7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung on cotton cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208233092,"sku":"11150","price":228.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0490-01.jpg?v=1717617315"},{"product_id":"traditional-xl-doum-nut-beads-kenya","title":"Traditional XL Doum Nut Beads, Kenya","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Doum Palm Nut Beads from Kenya in a dramatic large size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. : 32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size : Approx. : 20 x  40mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208229572,"sku":"11149","price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_0474-01.jpg?v=1516745530"},{"product_id":"19th-century-russian-blues-faceted-tubes","title":"19th Century \"Russian Blues\" Faceted Tube Beads \/ Necklace","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19th Century \"Russian Blues\" Faceted Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine 19th century Bohemian hand drawn, hand faceted \" Russian Blues\" used as high level Trade Currency in Nigeria and Cameroon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir nickname \"Russian Blues\" came into existence as they were brought into the Alaskan bead trade by Russian fur traders to the west coast of the United States and Canada during the 19th Century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese exquisitely colored and faceted beads also entered the African Trade, mainly through Nigeria and Ghana. They are identical to the versions used in North America and Canada as they came from the same factories in Bohemia (situated today in the northern part of the Czech Republic and a small part of what used to be East Germany). Bohemian factories had been making glassware, vases and cups since the 12th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere are two types of glass techniques from which Russian Blues were created; drawn tubes or moulded manufacture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian Blues that were created from drawn tubes underwent the following process: a bubble is formed in a blob of hot molten glass. The blob is then stretched out onto the end of a metal tube, creating a hot glass tube that is then cut into smaller sections forming beads. The initial bubble becomes the hole in the bead center. Individual beads were cut from 6 to 8 sided simple or compound (two layer) tubes. Each bead then was ground by hand at different angles creating a multi-faceted effect, sometimes as sparkling as a gemstone. The number of facets and degree of quality was dependent on the skill of the glass faceting\/ grinding craftsman. Some of the largest Russian Blue shapes can have as many as fifty or more facets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRussian Blues that were created in the moulded process underwent the following procedure: thick rods of glass are heated to molten consistency and fed into a complex apparatus that stamps the glass, including a needle that pierces a hole. The beads again are rolled in hot sand to remove flashing and soften seam lines. In some of the moulded beads, the left over glass in the seams of the mold was removed by hand finishing. Pressed or molded beads are associated with lower labour costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 32\" ( Beaded Section 26\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBead Size : 11 x 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \"Russian Blue\" strands offered here are in the same configuration as they were purchased in West Africa years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":45208228164,"sku":"8781","price":628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":39340354994261,"sku":"13006","price":388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":39340357189717,"sku":"8782","price":280.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/P1020668_copy.jpg?v=1619038153"},{"product_id":"12th-16th-century-forest-green-serpentine-necklace-1","title":"12th - 16th Century Forest Green Serpentine Necklace 1","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12th to 16th Century Forest Green Serpentine Beads from Mali and Mauritania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid Forest Green Serpentine have been treasured throughout West Africa for more than a thousand years. These ancient hand shaped and drilled stone beads were found in Mauritania and Mali, where they are though to have been imported into Africa across important trade routes for Gold, Copper, and Salt at the height of the Empire of Mali.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir origin was the Indus Valley, which was the location of two major Ancient Cultures; the Harappan and Mohenjo-Daro Civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese Indus Civilizations had grown in size, wealth and importance since 2300 BC, and were very famous for a thriving Carnelian Trade and sophisticated Metallurgy techniques. This area of river valleys was beneath the Himalaya Mountains in what is know Pakistan, small parts of Afghanistan, and Northern India. The fine and rare precious arts produced in these cultures traveled over important Trans-African Trade Routes to the wealthiest of Kingdoms in West and Northern  Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe center of West African World was the Mali Empire, which flourished from 1200 to 1600 AD. The Empire was founded by Sundiata Keita, and was renowned in the Ancient World for it's vast power, size and enormous wealth. The Empire's total area was staggering in size, as it included included nearly all the land between the Sahara Desert and the Coastal Forests of West Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Empire of Mali spanned the Modern Day countries of Senegal, southern Mauritania, Mali, northern Burkina Faso, western Niger, the Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, the Ivory Coast and northern Ghana. By 1350, the Empire covered approximately 439,400 square miles of land and resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Empire of Mali flourished mostly on account of Trade in Gold, Copper and Salt; three of most immense Gold mines in Africa were located within it's borders. The Empire of Mali profoundly influenced the Culture of West Africa to this very day, through the spread of it's language, laws and customs, and was the Center of the Trans-Saharan Trade. Rare and Luxurious natural materials, like these Precious Serpentine are only found in Mali and Mauritania to this day, where they carry a high Talismanic Value, similar to that of Gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength : Approx. 44\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese Precious Serpentine Beads are in the same configuration as they were purchased in Mali years ago. They have been lovingly restrung on fresh cotton cord by our New York City staff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":617141197,"sku":"11169","price":1760.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/DSCF8643copy.jpg?v=1716151238"},{"product_id":"eagle-bone-pendant","title":"Eagle Bone Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle Bone Pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Americans consider the bald eagle and the golden eagle to be sacred. As eagles are the highest flying birds they were seen to be nearer to the Creator. The meaning of the Eagle symbol was to signify courage, wisdom and strength and its purpose was as the messenger to the Creator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle conveys the powers and messages of the spirit; it is man's connection to the divine because it flies higher than any other bird. ... If eagle has appeared, it bestows freedom and courage to look ahead. The eagle is symbolic of the importance of honesty and truthful principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle conveys the powers and messages of the spirit; it is man's connection to the divine because it flies higher than any other bird. ... If eagle has appeared, it bestows freedom and courage to look ahead. The eagle is symbolic of the importance of honesty and truthful principles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement: Approx. 2\" Tall, 1\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cow Bone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208166660,"sku":"10330","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_9754-01.jpg?v=1516745625"},{"product_id":"brass-swallow-gorget","title":"Brass Swallow Gorget","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Swallow Gorget \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurement: Approx. 2\" wide, 2.5\" Tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208166340,"sku":"10477","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_9756-02.jpg?v=1516745627"},{"product_id":"bone-tree-of-life-pendant","title":"Cow Bone Tree of Great Peace Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tree of Great Peace Legend:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Peacemaker, sometimes referred to as Deganawida, along with Hiawatha\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hiawatha\" title=\"Hiawatha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, founded the \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haudenosaunee\" title=\"Haudenosaunee\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eHaudenosaunee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or Iroquois Confederacy, a political and cultural union of several Native American tribes residing in the present-day state of New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Peacemaker created the Iroquois Peace League some 500 years ago, he uprooted a great white pine tree, and into the underground cavity threw the Weapons of War. He replanted the tree over the weapons so that the tree might grow again and strengthen. The Four White Roots of Peace spread to the cardinal directions so that the Nations of Mankind might trace their paths along them and seek shelter beneath the Tree's nurturing shade. On top of the Tree, he placed the Far Seeing Eagle to give warning to Mankind when a danger approached the Roots of Peace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial is hand carved cow bone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 4\" long, 1.25\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin is Nepal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beads of Paradise NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45208165956,"sku":"10458","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0371\/8597\/products\/IMG_9757-01.jpg?v=1516745638"},{"product_id":"bone-tree-of-life-pendant-1","title":"Cow Bone Tree of Great Peace Pendant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Tree of Great Peace Legend:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great Peacemaker, sometimes referred to as Deganawida, along with Hiawatha\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hiawatha\" title=\"Hiawatha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, founded the \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Haudenosaunee\" title=\"Haudenosaunee\" class=\"mw-redirect\"\u003eHaudenosaunee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or Iroquois Confederacy, a political and cultural union of several Native American tribes residing in the present-day state of New York.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Peacemaker created the Iroquois Peace League some 500 years ago, he uprooted a great white pine tree, and into the underground cavity threw the Weapons of War. 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