Bidspirit auction | SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO (KEWA) THUNDERBIRD

SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO (KEWA) THUNDERBIRD NECKLACE - This lot features an antique Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa) Thunderbird necklace, an iconic style frequently made during the Depression era using repurposed materials like plastic from battery casings, phonograph records, and turquoise. This necklace has mosaic inlay typically utilizing turquoise, coral, and black jet (often repurposed plastic). These necklaces are highly collectible examples of Southwestern cultural heritage and resourcefulness. Handcrafted by artists from the Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo, with many historic examples dating back to the 1920s–1940s. Measures, 22”.