Jewelry of the Santo Domingo Pueblo - Williamsburg, Va - Until 5-9-2016

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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum
326 West Francis Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

Thunderbirds: Jewelry of the Santo Domingo Pueblo

Until 5th September 2016

Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico has the longest jewelry-making tradition of any of the southwest pueblos. During the 20th century, they created a fascinating type of jewelry that until now has received little attention. Sometimes called Depression Jewelry, or, as the makers themselves referred to it, Thunderbird Jewelry, it is a true expression of folk art. Economic conditions and the rise of tourism in the 1930s led to the modification and creation of jewelry made from non-traditional materials such as car batteries along with the use of the thunderbird motif.

More than 100 examples of the necklaces and earrings that were produced in the first half of the 20th century will be on display. The exhibit is guest curated by Roddy and Sally Moore of the Blue Ridge Institute at Ferrum College, Ferrum, Virginia.

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 10am-5pm - Friday - Sunday 10am-7pm (Closed until 29th January) These are winter times, check website for updates)

Admission: $25.95 (Winter single day ticket)

https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/do ... s-jewelry/