Southwestern Native American Turquoise Lecture

Have you ever wondered whether your favorite Southwestern Native American ring or bracelet is made from genuine turquoise? And if it’s really silver or pewter, even though it may not be marked? On Thursday, March 10th, museum curator Sarah P. Turnbaugh will give us an overview of the history of Southwestern Native American jewelry.
She will use images of pieces illustrated in Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest (2007 edition, Schiffer Publishing), which she and her husbandBill co-authored. We will explore the development of handmade styles and how to identify Pueblo, Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi items. You are invited to bring a piece of your own turquoise jewelry to have it discussed (or admired).