Description:

**Originally Listed At $400**

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A unique pendant made from a fossilized shark tooth set into a modern sterling silver mount with a Mexican fire opal cabochon. The silversmith added spiraling wires, feather, and granulated appliques around the ovoid bezel. The opaque, pink surface of the fire opal is heavily polished with a milky-blue streak and flashes of green across the stone. The pendant is strung on a leather cord but could easily be strung on a chain as one desired. Size of pendant: 2.8" L x 1.88" W (7.1 cm x 4.8 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 95.35%; weight: 42.5 grams

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection

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#178528

  • Condition: Tooth is repaired, enamel reattached to root with faint break line. Glue adhesive residue on verso of pendant setting. Dark patina and toning on silver. Wearable and strung on modern cord.

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