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Navajo Sterling Chip Inlay Thunderbird Necklace 70s browse these categories for related items... Directory: Popular Collectibles: Cultural: American Indian: Jewelry: Pre 1980: item # 705979 Please refer to our stock # 246 when inquiring.
Southwest Trader HC-69 BOX 4B SAPELLO, NM 87745 505-425-5630 Guest Book $ 1250.- |
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| Origin of this kind of chip inlay is attributed to the Kirks ca. 1961. Hallmark is probably by Singer Charlie. My book of hallmark shows similar marks under Charlie Singer, believe that this is one of his hallmarks. If I am wrong and you have more info on this hallmark, please let me know. He began producing in the early 1970s. See image for hallmark. This kind of Navajo chip inlay work lasted only a few years, they were overtaken by imports of Asia. This is a real Navajo made chip inlay necklace and should be in any serious collection of Native art. Inlay is coral and turquoise. Necklace is 27 inches long. Center thunderbird is 3 1/8 inches long and 2 ½ inches wide. A total of 12 smaller thunderbirds and each is 1 5/8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Weight of necklace is 8.45 oz. Or 240 grams. | ||
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