Fred Davis Jade Onyx & Silver Necklace
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1940: Item # 1486741
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1940: Item # 1486741
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When Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961) designed this most unusual necklace he likely chose this ancient hand carved stone from his Pre-Columbian collection. The wearable length of the necklace is 20 inches. The pendant including cascabeles is 2 3/4" X 2". The small jade mask looks to be from the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. When the artist placed the jade mask in onyx, he may have carved it to replicate the large ear adornments and necklace that priests of Teotihuacan wore. The necklace is in beautiful condition. Signed FD on the necklace clasp. Many thanks to author Penny Morrill for her excellent books & writings on Davis & 20th century Mexican silver.
When Frederick W. Davis (1880-1961) designed this most unusual necklace he likely chose this ancient hand carved stone from his Pre-Columbian collection. The wearable length of the necklace is 20 inches. The pendant including cascabeles is 2 3/4" X 2". The small jade mask looks to be from the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. When the artist placed the jade mask in onyx, he may have carved it to replicate the large ear adornments and necklace that priests of Teotihuacan wore. The necklace is in beautiful condition. Signed FD on the necklace clasp. Many thanks to author Penny Morrill for her excellent books & writings on Davis & 20th century Mexican silver.
