Alan Monroe - Oglala Lakota Sioux
Catlinite Bear-Wolf-Eagle Claw Necklaces

Paula says -

"Each of these beautiful unique necklaces contains a pendant made from sacred pipestone (catlinite) that is mined by the artist himself. Some are in the form of a bear, wolf or eagle claw. The deerskin ties enable the necklace to be tied short as a choker or worn as a long necklace or anywhere in between. A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request."

The dime in the photo at right shows the approximate scale of the pendants.

Alan Monroe - Oglala Lakota

Alan Monroe creates his Northern Plains artwork from hides, stone, leather, and wood. He learned the basics of quill working, weaponry, sculpting and pipe making from traditional and contemporary artisans in his family circle. He is a fifth generation pipe maker and considered by many to be a master pipe maker. In his sculptures, Monroe works with a variety of materials such as pipestone, bone, wood and alabaster. He creates small objects like fetishes to large pieces than can weigh hundreds of pounds. Al Monroe's work can be seen in many galleries and museums across the country and he has won many awards. Al Monroe was born in Hot Springs , South Dakota and is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. He graduated from Hot Springs High School and studied business and art in Nebraska, Tennessee, and South Dakota.

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