New VTG Stock Rare Native American Authentic Indian Princess Wooden 12" Leaf Fish Necklace

New in Package, Vintage Piece that was Purchased from Estate Sell. This piece is well over 20 Years Old. This is a Rare, Beautiful Find!

Brand: Native American Indian Princess

Material: Wood Only, No Metal, No Clasp (Easy to Slip On Over Head)

Length: 12"

Design: Beaded with Leaves & Fish Details- Unique Tribal Design

Condition: New Without Tags, Stored with Care

for Over 30 Years, Mint Vintage Condition

The Story Goes:

Family stories of Indigenous ancestry often seem to refer to a Cherokee princess. What's interesting about this particular legend is that it seems to gravitate toward the princess being Cherokee, rather than Apache, Seminole, Navajo, or Sioux. It's almost as if the phrase "Cherokee princess" has become a cliché. Keep in mind, however, that many stories of Indigenous ancestry could be a myth, whether it involves the Cherokee or some other tribe.

How it Began:

During the 20th century, it was common for Cherokee men to use an endearing term to refer to their wives that roughly translated to "princess." Many people believe this is how princess and Cherokee were joined in the popular Cherokee ancestry myth. Thus, the Cherokee princess may have really existed—not as royalty, but as a beloved and cherished