Southwest Native American Cross -Tigua 24" (6)

Exceptional Southwestern cross, handcrafted with real leather. This American Indian cross is an authentic Native American handcraft made by Pueblo Indians of the Tigua tribe. Famous for their rich history in New Mexico and Texas, the Tigua Indians have been building traditional handcrafts for generations. This type of unique handmade cross is used as a grave marker. Each is different, sometimes they have an attached medicine bag and they always have a medicine wheel in the center. For Native American history and culture these crosses represent the impact that the Spaniards had on the Pueblos of the southwest. Share your spirit by displaying this on your wall. A cross is a very common decorating accessory in southwestern style and western home decor. Crosses are great for cabin, ranch, lodge, log home or rustic cowboy, Indian or bunkhouse look. 24"