William Spratling Necklace ~ Obsidian Olmec Figures c. 1950's
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Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1960: Item # 1492263
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican: Pre 1960: Item # 1492263
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Spratling was known to have a large collection of Pre-Columbian Mayan & Olmec objects. He designed this necklace using hand wrought sterling silver beads, coral beads & hand carved obsidian Olmec figures most likely acquired from locals in the surrounding areas of Taxco, Mexico. The wearable length of the necklace is 16 inches and weighs 32 grams. Each carved image is unique and about 1/2" high. The necklace is in excellent condition. Clasp is tight & secure. A similar Spratling necklace with Pre-Columbian obsidian duckbills is shown on p.145 of DREAMING IN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Dr. Morrill discusses how Spratling incorporated Pre-Columbian pieces into his designs in gold & silver in the 1950's on page 151.
Spratling was known to have a large collection of Pre-Columbian Mayan & Olmec objects. He designed this necklace using hand wrought sterling silver beads, coral beads & hand carved obsidian Olmec figures most likely acquired from locals in the surrounding areas of Taxco, Mexico. The wearable length of the necklace is 16 inches and weighs 32 grams. Each carved image is unique and about 1/2" high. The necklace is in excellent condition. Clasp is tight & secure. A similar Spratling necklace with Pre-Columbian obsidian duckbills is shown on p.145 of DREAMING IN SILVER by Penny Morrill. Dr. Morrill discusses how Spratling incorporated Pre-Columbian pieces into his designs in gold & silver in the 1950's on page 151.
