Hopi Thunderbird brooch 1960s
£45.00
LOT NUMBER 36
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LOT NUMBER 36
Hopi Thunderbird brooch 1960s
This is a large substantial brooch that depicts a typical Hopi thunderbird design. In Native American mythology, the thunderbird is a powerful spirit in the form of a bird. By its work, the earth was watered and vegetation grew. Lightning was believed to flash from its beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent the rolling of thunder.(source : Britannica) It is signed with a monogram 'CA'. Marked Sterling for 925 silverSize: | 49mm x 35mm |
Weight: | 17.4 grams |
Date: | 1960s |
Condition: | Good condition, no issues |
Price: | £45 |