Falcon Thunderbird Petroglyph Earring Sterling Silver Turquoise Replica Artifact

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Falcon Thunderbird Petroglyph Earring Sterling Silver Turquoise Replica Artifact
This is a pair of sterling silver and genuine turquoise dangle style earrings that feature actual ancient American Indian design...a falcon or thunderbird. The earring measure 2 1/8" top to bottom with 1 3/8" drop length and 3/4" diameter. The earrings weigh 3.3 grams. Avian images (thunderbirds and Birdmen) were important symbols to ancient Native Americans and are often reflected in their artwork. The styles and methods of executions varied but the thunderbird was one of the most common motifs used on pottery, rock art, carvings and engravings. The falcon / thunderbird used in this jewelry design is based on an actual artifact in identical reproduction. The motif was taken from a pottery shard that was unearthed at an archaeological site in Southern Illinois. The original design was constructed in clay...being a coil of clay applied to the surface of a ceramic pot. Archaeologists refer to the type as "Yankeetown Ceramics" (named from the original site in Eastern Illinois). This is an uncommon style of a falconoid image. One of my photos has a photo of the original pottery chard that these earrings were modeled from and will be included. These are new hand made earrings created by method of lost wax casting.
My photos are of the actual item you are getting. See my store for other interesting hand crafted and vintage jewelry.
PAYMENT DETAILS:  Pay pal is our preferred method of payment.  Paypal is free and safe for the buyer.  Buyer must furnish seller with "ship to " address and preferred method of payment within 3 days after close of auction. All payment must be received within 5 days after close of auction.  Illinois residents add 7.5% sales tax.
SHIPPING DETAILS:  We ship via USPS with insurance on all our items.  If package is less than 13oz it will be sent First Class.  If package is over 13oz to 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail.  If package is over 5 lbs it will be sent Priority Mail or Retail Ground.     Book packages less than 5oz will be sent First Class.  Book packages over 5oz will be sent Media Mail.
We usually ship within 24 hours of payment (weekend & holidays excluded).  Please contact us if you prefer another method of shipping.  We are happy to combine multiple items to save shipping costs (if items can be put together).
RETURNS:  Buy with confidence.  We provide a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied (minus shipping cost).  Prompt return of item insures prompt refund.  Items must be sent back within 5 days after return request.  Returns must be shipped by an insured carrier. Return of this item is subject to a 20% restocking fee.
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Linda Bollenbach and Don Brookens
Brook In The Thicket     210 George St.     Anna, IL 62906
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