Lone Star not only refers to one of the greatest states in North America, it also is a state of mind. The Lone Star symbol represents the spirit of Texas based on its fight for independence and self-reliance---hence why there is only one star on the state’s flag. Texas is the second largest U.S. State and boy does it have a varied and colorful past. It also blends a lot of cultures into one to give it its unique and strong identity. From cowboys/vaqueros to cattle, from BBQ to Tex Mex, from lone prairies to big mountains, from lowriders to pick-up trucks, from football to rodeo and from big oil to all kinds of flavorful music---it’s got it all! And when you’re there, you get it and you do feel the spicey hospitality. It's awesome! So when making a bracelet that is dedicated to Texas, make it big, bold and beautiful with a salty earthiness strewn throughout. This piece has 2 Large Bauxite Pieces and Leopard Fur Jasper Beads that reflect the colors and textures of some of those craggy mountains and that Red River soil. The Silver Beads somehow add a feel of antique silver-smithing and the Ox Bone gives it an organic feel. Throw in an Antique Star Button and pow! I found this button years ago and still haven’t seen another button like it since. It looks like an old concho you would see on a well-worn set of chaps. Also included are 2 Bone Mala Skulls to represent all the different types of cultures coming together deep in the heart of Texas---okay…clap twice! This is a substantial piece and definitely makes a bold statement on the wrist so what are you waiting for? Giddy up!