WERE SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACES WORN IN CEREMONIES?
While squash blossom necklaces were not worn for ceremonial purposes, they were often used as a display of wealth or status. The wealthier or more prestigious the wearer, the larger and more impressive the squash blossom became. When squash blossom necklaces originated, both the Native Americans and settlers would wear much of their wealth. Although the squash blossom necklaces were not worn for specific ceremonies, the Naja was still thought to protect the wearers from evil spirits, while the turquoise itself was also believed to bring strength and other positive properties. http://palmstrading.over-blog.com/2020/05/were-squash-blossom-necklaces-worn-in-ceremonies.html