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Antique vintage Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Depression Era turquoise mosaic inlay stone thunderbird over black bakelite with ten graduated triangle accents and a gorgeous sterling silver and turquoise clasp. This necklace is very old and very incredible!! Looks to be some yellowed glue or varnish on body of Thunderbird, but does not detract from the magnificence of this piece. Measures 12” drop to bottom of thunderbird and 21” total length. You might want to restring this as it is very old, but it’s in great vintage condition as is.
Info gathered from another seller:
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.
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