Necklace, Thunderbird, Santo Domingo Depression, Battery Bird, Vintage, 1226 squash blossom necklace light wear to leather

light wear to leather

dimensions: cord 40"

This contemporary creation by Navajo artisan Jan Mariano is a substantial strand of uniform sterling silver desert pearls – a rare find as most are graduated – and even better

1 1/4" gap

Dozens of baby blue turquoise stones are set in tiny serrated bezels and accented with miniscule twist wire details and sterling silver drops

Necklace, Thunderbird, Santo Domingo Depression, Battery Bird, Vintage, 1226 squash blossom necklace light wear to leatherDEPRESSION ERA JEWELRY NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE US. Crafted in the traditional inlay style, this Southwest Santo Domingo necklace is decorated with gypsum heishi beads, ten tabs of plastic and chip turquoise, and centered with a figural bird pendant made from recycled materials including battery casing, turquoise chips, and plastic. affiliation: Santo Domingo materials: gypsum, turquoise, found objects dimensions: 29 1 2" weight: 64 grams condition: nice