1930s Santo Domingo Pueblo Depression Thunderbird Necklace Cerrillos Turquoise

Description: 1930S DEPRESSION CERRILLOS TURQUOISE SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO THUNDERBIRD SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACEJeweler UnknownCategory: NecklacesOrigin: KEWA, Santo Domingo PuebloMedium: found materialsClasp: Gold field Size: 22-1/2” overall length; 2-1/4” x 1-7/16” Thunderbird pendant. #RJ21505 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 material they could find. One particular folk art creation they produced has become a very collectible item: the Depression-era necklace. Production continued at a lesser rate into the mid-20th century. This necklace was made from several "found materials." The beads were made from bone or plastic, the black backing probably from automotive battery boxes, the red from toothbrush handles or something similar, and the turquoise is genuine. These necklaces were usually in the squash blossom style, with pendants protruding from the sides and a bird pendant at the bottom, as is this one.

Price: 1000 USD

Location: Sedona, Arizona

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