Choker- With Deer Toes

Choker- With Deer Toes

This striking three row Choker- With Deer Toes is made with  Antiqued Bone Hairpipe. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created it with 1.5 inch Antiqued Bone Hairpipe, Round Navy Blue Beads, Brass Beads and Bone Choker Spacers.  For the ties, he added Braintanned deerskin leather lacing. The front drop features a 1″ Brass Concho.  Andy strung the drops with Bone Hairpipe, Blue and Brass Beads and Deer Dew Claws. This Choker- With Deer Toes measures 15.25 inches long with 10‑inch ties.  The drop extends 8 inches.

One of a Kind.

Bone chokers hold a long and meaningful place in Native American culture. Artisans crafted them from bone hair pipes, leather, shell, and later glass beads. Warriors wore these chokers as protective adornments that symbolized strength, status, and spiritual resilience. The width and number of rows often signaled rank or ceremonial importance. Beyond protection, bone chokers expressed identity and honored the animals whose materials shaped them. They also strengthened the wearer’s connection to ancestral traditions. Over time, the form grew into a widely recognized cultural emblem. In keeping with this legacy, contemporary artists continue to create bone chokers that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics while preserving their deep cultural significance.

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