Unusual Multistone Kachina Pendant

Identifying & Discovering
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Not sure about this. I have never seen anything like it. It is very roughly made. 3 3/4 inches long by 2 inches wide and heavy. Any thoughts on stone types, origins or value would be appreciated. I like unusual and I know some of you do as well. It looks like someone invested the money in Turquoise to make this…

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The figure with its bands of inlay and dark backing reminds me of the Depression-era thunderbird tab necklaces. I believe artists of the Santo Domingo tribe made that kind of jewelry.

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It did come in a load of Heishi. You said reminds you of…as in similar but newer than that?

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I said “reminds me” because I don’t know much about this kind of jewelry or this period of jewelry-making, and I’ve seen more thunderbirds than kachina figures.

There was a museum exhibit on it within the last 10 years. One of those times when you wish there was a good catalog.

For instance, I was reading a listing that touted the yellow beak of the thunderbird, and stated that color is rare in these necklaces. I wouldn’t have known that, but when I think about it, I recall more red, turquoise, white and black than yellow.

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Thanks! I was able to find some examples online that seem similar. I will continue to search…