SIZE: 12x21mm
DRILLED: Vertical, back to belly
STONE: Pipestone, Catlinite (Natural)
SHAPE: Bear
PACKAGE: 1 Bead

 PIPESTONE: (also called "Catlinite") is a beautiful, deep rose-red color with occasional flecking named after the 19^th century American artist, George Catlin. Pipestone is a soft red siltstone (or hardened clay) that occurs as outcroppings in southwestern Minnesota. Its reference to "Pipestone" comes from the Native American’s historical use of the material for creating ceremonial objects and ornamentation. It is still considered a sacred stone by the indigenous people of the plains, and remains the stone of choice for their traditional prayer pipes.

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