Santo Domingo 1930 Turquoise Bone Heishi Bead Thunderbird Depression Necklace

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1930 Santo Domingo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bone Heishi Bead Thunderbird Depression Tab Necklace
Orders totaling 0 and over include
an anti-tarnish treated velvet jewelry pouch!
This is an exceptional depression necklace. Museum quality!
During the 1930s when the Depression-era was in full swing, New Mexico Pueblo Indians were severely affected. At Santo Domingo Pueblo (now Kewa Pueblo), the Indians became very resourceful and began producing jewelry from whatever materials they could find. One particular folk art creation they produced has become a very collectible item:
the Depression-era necklace
.
This necklace was made from several "found materials." The heishi beads are made from bone, the black backing probably from automotive battery casing, the red from toothbrush handles or something similar, and the turquoise is genuine. It also has sterling silver bench beads. These necklaces were usually in the squash blossom style, with pendants protruding from the sides and a bird pendant at the bottom, like this one.
The necklace measures
approximately 28.5"
The Thunderbird measures
approximately 2 5/8" X 2 3/4"
The side tabs measures
approximately 1 3/8" X 7/8"
The bone heishi beads measure approximately 6mm
Total weight is approximately 106 Grams
Condition: Pre-owned
Metal: Sterling silver beads and clasp
No stamp, tested to guarantee sterling silver
Comes in a gift box with a complimentary silver polishing cloth!
Payment is due immediately after offer accepted!
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This item is in used condition and will exhibit the expected surface scratches and dings to the silver from normal wear.
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