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Chokers add the finishing touch to the upper portion of almost any American Indian outfit. Historically, they were constructed
from many different types of beads and similarly suitable items, with the most common being bone hairpipes or tubes. Additional choker materials
included faceted glass beads, brass beads, tile beads, dentalium shells, glass tubes, crow beads, mescal beans, and even otter fur. The center
of the choker was often decorated with a shell disc made from abalone or Bahamas conch, & at times a metal backed advertising mirror was used.
This centerpiece normally had dangles made from buckskin thongs, beads, tin cones, ermine tails, ribbons, etc.
Today the choker is widely used at Powwows, Ceremonials, & Rendezvous throught the country, & many beautiful & creative
innovations can be observed. Any of these kits can be "personalized" with minor variations so the wearer will have a choker that
is uniquely his own. ~ from Missouri River®
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