Mexican Deco mozaico azteca silver repousse mask Necklace
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Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1432618
Directory: Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1950: Item # 1432618
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A most unusual Mexican Deco necklace, this Mexico City figural example falls under several categories. Its links are inlaid with azur-malachite in the Los Castillo "mozaico azteca" style but it also belongs in the "mask" jewelry sub-genre thanks to the repousse portrait adorning the central station. And even though this is not a work from Taxco and its maker is, for all intents and purposes, an "unsung" contributor to Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, the "mask" itself is based on an early Antonio Pineda creation. Excellent craftsmanship with attention to detail and careful finishing combined with the rarity of the design make this a must-have necklace for the collector and the discerning well-dresser alike. Measuring 14 1/2" long (wearable; 15" end-to-end) the necklace can be easily lengthened with the addition of a sterling extension (please ask if you need one). The central medallion is 2 5/8" wide and adds a 2 3/4" drop while the piece's width at the chain is 1/2". Weighing 44.8 grams the necklace is marked with a partially visible maker's signature as well as "MEXICO STERLING" and "MEXICO D.F. 925". It dates in the 1940s and is in excellent vintage condition with an exquisitely rendered repousse "mask", beautiful cool greens, blues and taupes in the inlay and no damage or repairs noted except for one of the small circles attached to the central station that seems to have been squished slightly out of shape at some point.
