The design of this piece draws inspiration from a bracelet gifted to me by my husband in 2014, purchased in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. The bracelet features a Thunderbird or Phoenix, both of which hold deep significance and are connected to Native American folklore. The Thunderbird is a widespread mythical creature in Native American mythology in the US and Canada.  A supernatural being, the thunderbird symbolizes the power and strength that protects humans from evil spirits.  The Phoenix is a mythical creature symbolizing longevity and immortality.  According to folklore the bird rises from the ashes after death creating itself anew.