Vintage Mid Century Mexican Mayan Mask Cufflinks
Mexican Vintage Jewellery
in stock
1
1970's
$139.00
Beautiful Mexican sterling silver vintage cufflinks. Handmade, sterling silver, carved onyx in pre-columbian Mayan mask motif.
Item Details
Size
1.8cm x 1.8cm
Weight
9 Grams
Hallmark
Sterling Mexico
Materials
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Condition Report
Spectacular vintage condition. Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste. Has a handcrafted look to it - amazing vintage piece.
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.
Mexican Tribal Mask
The carved tribal mask was popularised in the Art Deco period in Mexican jewellery.
Inspired by the pre-columbian Aztec and Mayan civilisations and carved out of various stones - onyx, calcite, amethyst, tiger's eye, sometimes cast in bronze or copper - the mask features in necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets.
