Tribal Thunderbird jewelry necklace with 14k gold. Hallmarked.This is a large Native American Sioux tribal necklace chest plate in Hallmarked silver with a central image of a Thunderbird, a supernatural creature in Native American culture, considered a being of power and strength, in 14k gold, with two four pointed Native stars, signifying the four cardinal points of north, south, east and west, to the sides. Designed with three hanging moons, the central one with gilt decoration. Soft hide tassels. Designed by Native Sioux silversmith Roger Herron (d. 2019). Stamped to back LAKOTA VISIONS JEWELRY. Total approximate weight 137 grams. Artist: Roger Herron Issued: c. 1990 Dimensions: 6"H x 7.27"L Manufacturer: Lakota Visions Country of Origin: United States Provenance: Collection of Mona Brown