Michael Thomas Jr. Navajo Sonoran Gold Squash Blossom Necklace
Michael Thomas Jr. Navajo Sonoran Gold Squash Blossom Necklace. Sterling silver handmade Navajo pearls strung on 28" long silver wire with 6 Sonoran gold turquoise cabochon squash blossoms on each side. Center naja with 10 Sonoran gold cabochons and decorative sterling silver twist wire and dangle centerpiece. Necklace hangs down 17" including 3" long naja.
Artist Bio:
MICHAEL THOMAS JR.
Mike Thomas Jr. is a contemporary Navajo (Diné) silversmith whose career has spanned several decades, solidifying his place as a highly respected figure in southwestern Native American jewelry. Unlike artists who heavily document their personal lives, Thomas has let his meticulous handiwork speak for his biography. His professional career took root during the 1970s and 1980s, a golden era for the revival and appreciation of traditional Native American jewelry. He continues to actively handcraft collector-grade pieces. Operating primarily within the Southwest, he mastered the complex Navajo techniques of heavy stampwork, leaf work, and intricate silver wire framing.
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Michael Thomas Jr. Navajo Sonoran Gold Squash Blossom Necklace
Sale price$4,980.00