This is a handcrafted medicine wheel necklace created with traditional materials including hide leather, glass beads, and a Catlinite (Pipestone) medicine wheel pendant. The necklace reflects the artistry and cultural teachings associated with the medicine wheel within Plains tribal traditions.

The necklace features finely worked leather and carefully strung glass beads, arranged with attention to color harmony and balance. At the center hangs a medicine wheel carved from Catlinite (Pipestone), a stone historically valued and respectfully used by Plains tribes for ceremonial items. The combination of materials and form highlights both aesthetic beauty and cultural meaning. Alan Monroe’s work is highly regarded for honoring ancestral methods while maintaining functionality and authenticity.

This piece would make a meaningful addition to a Native American art or jewelry collection, a cultural display, or as a cherished personal keepsake. It showcases traditional craftsmanship and respect for Indigenous artistry and symbolism.