single-strand necklace featuring different styles of double crosses; marked with artist's bird hallmark
necklace length 19-3/4 inches, drop length 12-5/8 inches, largest pendant length 3-1/4 inches x width 1-3/8 inches, weight 58.9 dwt
From the Collection of Bruce and Claire Montgomerie
Erin Rust is a specialist in the Native American, Prehistoric & Tribal Art department at Hindman. Ms. Rust began as a specialist in Native American Art and Artifacts at Cowan’s Auctions in 2017, with a focus on Native jewelry and Midwestern prehistoric artifacts. She has also worked on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Ms. Rust holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in History, concentrating in Native Studies, from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Rust also appears on the top-rated PBS television program Antiques Roadshow.
