Snake Dancer Charm for Native American Themed Jewelry Design Sterling Silver | Made in USA
Among the Hopi of northern Arizona, the Snake Dance ranks among the most sacred of ceremonies: a petition for rain in which dancers carry live snakes as messengers between the village and the spirit world, an act of profound trust in the natural order performed on the high desert mesas for generations.
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This charm depicts a dancer mid-ceremony across a full 1" by 1" composition, the feathered headdress, kilt, and painted markings all rendered in dimensional relief. At 2.3 grams, it takes shape through lost-wax casting — molten metal spun into the mold at temperatures past 1,640 degrees — then brightened by hand through successive polishing steps. Its sterling silver jump ring arrives in place.
Build it into a Southwestern bracelet alongside desert and ceremonial motifs, feature it in a concho-style necklace project, or add it to a collection of Native American-inspired silverwork. Anyone drawn to the traditions of the high desert will recognize what it honors.
Made in the USA in solid sterling silver — a considered homage to one of the oldest living ceremonial traditions in North America.
Charm Dimensions
Most Xinar charms measure approximately 10–25 mm including bail. Sizes vary by design — check each product's specifications above for exact measurements.
Chain Length Reference
| Length | Style | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|
| 16" / 41 cm | Choker | Sits close to the base of the neck |
| 18" / 46 cm | Standard | Falls at the collarbone — most popular |
| 20" / 51 cm | Matinee | Rests just below the collarbone |
| 24" / 61 cm | Opera | Falls near the top of the bust |
| 30" / 76 cm | Rope | Long layering length, mid-torso |
Our sterling silver charms pair well with 18" chains — the most versatile everyday length.
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