materials: sterling silver and mosaic turquoise
it is tradition for an infant to be beaded an amulet
creating contemporary southwestern jewelry in the traditional styles that have been passed down to them through generations
Oscar Betz is most famous for perfecting the featherweight
Necklace, Thunderbird, Santo Domingo Depression, Battery Bird, Vintage, 1226 Size:N/S materials: sterling silver and mosaicDEPRESSION 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