Unrestrained Styles in the Wild West:The Cowboy Adventurous Individuality Elegance of Rope and Crystal Necklaces
Unrestrained Styles in the Wild West:The Cowboy Adventurous Individuality Elegance of Rope and Crystal Necklaces Unrestrained Styles in the Wild West:The Cowboy Adventurous Individuality Elegance of Rope and Crystal Necklaces
Home Beach Necklaces Turquoise Necklaces
Necklace, Thunderbird Depression, Vintage '40s, 1602

Necklace, Thunderbird Depression, Vintage '40s, 1602

$ 45.39

$ 0.00

Save: $

Color:
  • Misc
Size:
  • N/S
Unavailable
Please select combo product attributes
The combo subtotal is $,SAVE$

Product Details


A work of art and a little piece of history.

"During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Native American artists often used scrap materials including 78 rpm phonograph records, car battery casings (hard rubber), and red plastic dinnerware such as Dairy Queen spoons. This collectible, museum-quality tab necklace is a great example of Depression Era jewelry." (courtesy Horsekeeping, LLC)

This vintage thunderbird necklace dates back to the 1940s. It’s a very unusual piece, featuring mosaic inlay of a thunderbird, crafted using resourceful materials, like battery casing and gypsum, as well as tiny pieces of turquoise that in more prosperous times might have been discarded. The string of beads is adorned with 8 small triangular tabs crafted from the same materials.

  • affiliation: Kewa
  • materials: gypsum, turquoise, various recycled resins
  • length: 21"
  • pendant: 2 1/4" X 1 1/2"
  • weight: 39 grams
  • closure
  • nice vintage condition
  • stones are secure 
  • light wear from ethnographic use
  • style number: JN1602
in stock
All returns on jewelry subject to exchange or store credit

You May Also Like

Seahorse Charm Necklace Sterling Silver
Seahorse Charm Necklace Sterling Silver

$ 51.20

Save: $

Tiny Gold Bear Pendant with turquoise eyes
Tiny Gold Bear Pendant with turquoise eyes

$ 54.80

Save: $

Bohemia Multilayer Crystal Butterfly Pendant Necklaces Women Hollow Heart Choker Necklace Fashion Jewelry Party
Bohemia Multilayer Crystal Butterfly Pendant Necklaces Women Hollow Heart Choker Necklace Fashion Jewelry Party

$ 17.47

Save: $

SHELL POPPERS BRACELET | NEON MULTI
SHELL POPPERS BRACELET | NEON MULTI

$ 59.50

Save: $

Dark Gray Teardrop Bubble Bib Necklace and Earring Set - Pack of 6
Dark Gray Teardrop Bubble Bib Necklace and Earring Set - Pack of 6

$ 23.20

Save: $

Caviar Gold 18K Gold Caviar Necklace 3mm
Caviar Gold 18K Gold Caviar Necklace 3mm

$ 46.66

Save: $

16-18" Adjustable Heritage Necklace in Gold
16-18" Adjustable Heritage Necklace in Gold

$ 38.58

Save: $

Raw Crystal Geode Necklaces
Raw Crystal Geode Necklaces

$ 14.98

Save: $

Amazonite and Lampwork Necklace
Amazonite and Lampwork Necklace

$ 59.40

Save: $

Vintage Alloy Leaf Wooden Pandent Necklace
Vintage Alloy Leaf Wooden Pandent Necklace

$ 16.10

Save: $

Cart
Unrestrained Styles in the Wild West:The Cowboy Adventurous Individuality Elegance of Rope and Crystal Necklaces
Your cart is currently empty.