The medicine wheel is a sacred symbol used by Plains tribes and others to represent all knowledge of the universe. It is representative of the four directions, the four seasons, the four elements and the four stages of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age.
This necklace has been hand-made with sterling silver, black pipestone, red pipestone, sandstone, and a mix of mother of pearl and turquoise. The pendant measures 1.5 W x 1.75 H inches on an 18-inch silver chain wiht a lobster claw closure.