Navajo artist Marcella James Thunderbird earrings Sterling Silver & Natural Turq

The thunderbird is a legendary creature in certain North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. It is considered a supernatural bird of power and strength. It is especially important, and frequently depicted, in the art, songs and oral histories of many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, and is found in various forms among the peoples of the American Southwest, Great Lakes, and Great Plains….. Navajo artist Marcella James is known for her use of Natural Turquoise Gemstones with clean & consistent work. These earrings are a beautiful example of her talents! Well designed and proportioned, these sweet Thunderbird earrings are each set with two plump and bright Sleeping Beauty Cabochons set top and bottom. I think this is my first pair of earrings set this way! Please use the "zoom" by the photos to see all the lovely hand stamped and repousse work that add so much personality to this delightful pair! These earrings are made in 4 segments which allow for a lovely "swing" to them when you move.