Thunder Pride Tie Clip

Artist Yonavea Hawkins, Caddo

Created by Caddo beadwork artist Yonavea Hawkins, this piece brings Thunder colors to life through precise, balanced beadwork. Every row reflects her advanced technique and years of experience, giving the clip a polished, vibrant, and durable finish.

Yonavea is Caddo bead work artist who creates unique bead work. She also creates Native American cultural items such as moccasins with handstitched bead work. She loves Caddo dances and attending powwows when not getting ready for art markets.

Her bead work is done on a loom or hand stitched on buckskin using two needle applique stitch or half stitch. She signs her work, so you know that it is an original piece made by her. Yonavea creates her pieces focusing on traditional designs with contemporary colors.

Yonavea has won awards for her bead work at juried art markets such as the Red Earth Festival, Artesian Arts Festival, South Eastern Art Show and Market, and the Cherokee Art Market.