Thunder Spirit Necklace

Oklahoma City Thunder Inspired Beaded Pendant Necklace
By Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo)

Handcrafted by award-winning Caddo artist Yonavea Hawkins, this pendant necklace features intricate loom beadwork inspired by the iconic colors of Oklahoma City Thunder basketball. Created with size 13 cut seed beads in Thunder blue, orange, white, red, and black, the design combines contemporary Oklahoma influences with traditional Native beadwork artistry.

The beadwork is mounted within a metal pendant frame and suspended from a soft buckskin leather cord accented with coordinating blue, orange, black, and silver-toned beads. The bold color palette creates a vibrant statement piece that celebrates both Indigenous creativity and Oklahoma pride.

Each pendant is individually handcrafted using traditional loom beadwork techniques and is signed by the artist, ensuring it is an authentic original work.

Artist: Yonavea Hawkins (Caddo)
Medium: Size 13 Cut Seed Beads, Metal Pendant, Buckskin Leather, Glass & Metal Accent Beads
Technique: Loom Beadwork
Pendant Size: 1" x ¾" x ¼"
Necklace Length: 26"
Signed by the Artist
One of a Kind

About the Artist
Yonavea Hawkins is a Caddo beadwork artist known for creating distinctive beadwork and traditional Native cultural items, including hand-beaded moccasins. Her award-winning work blends traditional Native designs with contemporary color palettes and has been recognized at the Red Earth Festival, Artesian Arts Festival, Southeastern Art Show & Market, and Cherokee Art Market. Each piece is handmade and signed, reflecting her dedication to preserving and sharing Indigenous artistic traditions.