Description:

Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo / Zuni, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of silver and turquoise jewelry featuring thunderbird eagles and peyote birds. The largest is a bar necklace on a sterling silver chain with articulating eagle wings and turquoise stones, the verso is stamped "H. Spencer." The other 3 pendants are in the form of stylized birds popularly known as peyote birds, a symbol of water, lightning, and visions - the motif is a southwestern version of the Northern Plains' thunderbird. Two are near identical in size, cast from 94% silver, and inlaid with bright blue turquoise flakes; the one with coral is strung on a nickel-brass chain. The last pendant is marked "LB" on the verso and with a raised coral cabochon in the center. Size of eagle pendant: 2.75" L x 0.7" W (7 cm x 1.8 cm); chain: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 88% to 94%; total combined weight: 28.7 grams

Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection

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#181557

  • Condition: Loss to eagle head and silver talon inserts on the large H. Spencer necklace, chain is a recent replacement and not original. Chips and losses to the inlays on the pendant with the coral cabochon inlay. Others are intact and good pre-owned condition. Patina and dark toning.

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