Santo Domingo Earrings

A stunning pair of vibrant Santo Domingo Thunderbird earrings They represent both a primitive and an ingenious style. During the Depression the Santo Domingo Indians showed ingenuity during hardship by creating these pieces by collecting plastic utensils, batteries, gypsum, and turquoise chips. They would melt down batteries to create the backings and adorn them with found materials. 

Material: bone, turquoise, sterling silver, battery

Measurements: 2.25" L x .75" 

Age: 1930s