Elna Mexican Deco silver stone Eagle warrior Bracelet
I have written in the past that Elna jewelry is more often than not very generous in proportions but this stunner of a bracelet goes above and beyond that! It is not just its sheer monumentality that impresses. It is also the classically "archaeological" character of the design itself which is expressed by the carved stone "mask" of an ancient Aztec Eagle warrior. Awesome in its military magnificence, the portrait is flanked by highly stylized butterfly (?) links with big cabochons set in bezels. Twist-rope wire ornamentation, beading and wirework appliques work hard to soften the warrior's fierce expression. A stupendous bracelet for the daring female…
Size / Weight: 7" long (wearable; including the hook of the clasp, its length goes up to 7 1/4") by 2 1/4" wide; 106.8 grams.
Hallmarks / Date: workshop's name as shown as well as "MEXICO STERLING"; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage with great patina, stupefying presence and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15732
I have written in the past that Elna jewelry is more often than not very generous in proportions but this stunner of a bracelet goes above and beyond that! It is not just its sheer monumentality that impresses. It is also the classically "archaeological" character of the design itself which is expressed by the carved stone "mask" of an ancient Aztec Eagle warrior. Awesome in its military magnificence, the portrait is flanked by highly stylized butterfly (?) links with big cabochons set in bezels. Twist-rope wire ornamentation, beading and wirework appliques work hard to soften the warrior's fierce expression. A stupendous bracelet for the daring female…
Size / Weight: 7" long (wearable; including the hook of the clasp, its length goes up to 7 1/4") by 2 1/4" wide; 106.8 grams.
Hallmarks / Date: workshop's name as shown as well as "MEXICO STERLING"; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage with great patina, stupefying presence and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15732
I have written in the past that Elna jewelry is more often than not very generous in proportions but this stunner of a bracelet goes above and beyond that! It is not just its sheer monumentality that impresses. It is also the classically "archaeological" character of the design itself which is expressed by the carved stone "mask" of an ancient Aztec Eagle warrior. Awesome in its military magnificence, the portrait is flanked by highly stylized butterfly (?) links with big cabochons set in bezels. Twist-rope wire ornamentation, beading and wirework appliques work hard to soften the warrior's fierce expression. A stupendous bracelet for the daring female…
Size / Weight: 7" long (wearable; including the hook of the clasp, its length goes up to 7 1/4") by 2 1/4" wide; 106.8 grams.
Hallmarks / Date: workshop's name as shown as well as "MEXICO STERLING"; pre-1948
Condition: excellent vintage with great patina, stupefying presence and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15732