This hand-painted necklace is the work of acclaimed Arizona artist Ettore "Ted" DeGrazia. This specific design, often titled "Little Cocopah Indian Girl," is part of a series featuring impressionistic pastel images of Native American children. Artist: Ted DeGrazia (1909–1982), a prolific artist known for his "Gallery in the Sun" in Tucson, Arizona. Materials: While they resemble wood, these vintage pendants from the 1970s are typically crafted from hand-painted resin. "This necklace features a natural, raw-edge leather lanyard, with wooden beads. Authenticity: Genuine pieces are often signed by the artist on the front or back and may include an original DeGrazia label.