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Santo Domingo Thunderbird Depression Necklace 30s browse these categories for related items... Directory: Estate Jewelry: Ethnic: Native American: Pre 1940: item # 793737 Please refer to our stock # 617 when inquiring.
Southwest Trader HC-69 BOX 4B SAPELLO, NM 87745 505-425-5630 Guest Book $ 475.- |
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| Museum-quality example of a "Depression Necklace," as these Santo Domingo Pueblo-made necklaces are often called. This is among the best I've ever had the pleasure of offering for sale. The term "Depression" is a general term applied to these pieces although they were made and sold well into the 1960s. I believe their origins do indeed go back to the Depression era, and the thrifty nature of creating something so unique from "found objects" kept the name going. These necklaces became a jewelry item Santo Domingo Pueblo grew famous for, and whole families took part in their creation.The string appears to be original so it hangs well -- necklaces that have been restrung often don't hang quite as nicely. The red, which is seen on most "depression" necklaces and Thunderbirds, typically came from plastic dinnerware sold at the Walgreen’s on the Santa Fe Plaza. Some say red Dairy Queen Spoons were also used. The thickness and tone of red is often the tip-off as to origin. Black car batteries or phonograph records were used to back the pieces. Thickness is again the tip-off, and on occasion the car batteries will have some detailing leftover from their days in the life of the car, which only adds to the charm of their new life as a necklace. These necklaces were often sold along the highway by families, or at RR stops. They've become so collectible that they're now difficult to come by. Dimensions are: No clasp on the necklace, it is tied with a knot on the ends, so if I would stretch it out it would measure 21 inches. Bird is 2 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Tabs measure around 3/4 inches by 5/16 inches. | ||
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