Janna Thomas Mexican silver "Pluma Azteca" Pendant

Impressive in size this vintage Janna Thomas Mexican silver pendant is an example of the "pluma Azteca" technique which incorporates vividly colored bird feathers in sterling jewelry. Very reminiscent of plique-a-jour work, "pluma Azteca" was introduced by the Los Castillo workshop and it is a demanding, difficult process so it was emulated by just a handful of other Taxco maestros. Thomas excelled in it, however, and her pieces are sought after by knowledgeable collectors. In the pendant at hand she combines fragments of ancient Maya and Aztec motifs re-imagining them in a 1970s context...

PS: This listing is for the pendant only - the chain necklace shown is also available in my inventory; please ask, if interested

SIZE / WEIGHT: 3 1/4" tall (without the bail) by 2" wide; with the bail, it will add a 3 1/2" drop to your chain; 31.2 grams

HALLMARKS / DATE: signed with maker's name "JANNA" as shown as well as "STERLING MEXICO"; mid 1960s-70s

CONDITION: excellent vintage with stunning presence, gorgeous colors in the feather inlay that retain their vibrancy and are all intact; great patina and no damage or repairs noted

Inv# 15954