Necklace, Thunderbird, Santo Domingo, Depression, Vintage, 330｜ Jewelry

DEPRESSION-ERA JEWELRY NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE US. 
Southwestern Santo Domingo-style jewelry is not only beautiful but almost baffling. This vibrant vintage battery bird necklace was crafted from tiny turquoise scraps, bits of gypsum, pieces of red plastic, and various found objects (such as car battery casings). Crafted in the traditional style, it's centered by a colorful thunderbird accented by a series of coordinating triangular tabs on a strand of gypsum beads. The resourcefulness of these post-war jewelry artisans is nothing short of remarkable. As they say, one man's trash is another man's treasure!

affiliation: Kewa, Fred Harvey Era
materials: gypsum, turquoise, various recycled resins
measurements: 22" , pendant 2 3/4"
weight: 79 grams
closure:  hook & eye
nice vintage condition
stone is secure in its setting
stones are secure in their settings
abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
silver has a nice patina 
light wear from use
wear from ethnographic use
style: JN3301

in stock
All returns on jewelry are subject to exchange or store credit only
 
Brand:Double D RanchSKU:JN3301multiN/STags:JN3301, Necklaces, sterling silver, Thunderbird, vintageColor:multiSize:N/S