Vintage TAXCO Sterling Turquoise Carved Warrior Face Aztec Mayan Native Mexico

Description

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True native artistry NOT folk art!
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This is a outstanding vintage 1950s TAXCO fine Sterling Silver pendant with a carved turquoise and Malachite stone Warriors face.
(José Marmolejo)
This treasure is stunning and made by (José Marmolejo) who is a noted Maestro by Hougart in THE LITTLE BOOK OF MEXICAN SILVER TRADE AND HALLMARKS pg 40 José Marmolejo worked with Tane and his mark is found on Tane items
Truly a beautiful and amazing piece
Hallmarked: Taxco Sterling MEXICO 925 JMS TM-65 (José Marmolejo)
The approx weight of pendant alone 10 grams.
Dimensions: Approx 2 1/4" x 1" across.
The beautiful Headdress and collar is sterling silver and has all dangling sterling ball trailers
The necklace portion is approx 19 1/2" long and consist's of beautiful turquoise beads and shell and is finished off with a sterling silver closure system.
Gold, jade, obsidian, Malachite and silver were all used by Aztec/Mayan artists. Jewelry wasn’t just meant to be beautiful, it also signified a wearer’s social status or had religious significance. Early Aztec/Mayans were also interested in body modification and created pieces meant to pierce the wearer’s nose, lips, or ears! Around 900 AD, the Toltec civilization was also known for its incredible use of turquoise and other gemstones in jewelry, art, and religious iconography. Even more prized by Toltec artists was jade, a rich green gemstone. Jade was viewed as a gift from the gods to the Toltec people who used it in jewelry and to adorn their weaponry!
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