Description:

Roberto Morales (Mexican, Contemporary). A magnificent work of wearable art, a silver choker with a magnificent wolf pendant that is signed "Roberto 1973" by the artist on the verso of the pendant. This centerpiece features a visage of a wolf, expertly carved in bas relief from sheep bone/horn and set in an elaborate surround comprised of a band of 94% silver highlighted with a pair of contrasting brass granules followed by a brass band adorned with a pair of contrasting silver granules. Radiating from this 'frame' are 21 oval brass/silver bezels housing 21 oval garnet cabochons, and at the top center is a larger ovoid garnet cabochon adorning the brass/silver loop. This pendant is suspended from an elegant silver choker. Size: pendant is 3.75" L x 3.125" W (9.5 cm x 7.9 cm); choker is 15" L (38.1 cm); largest garnet cabochon .5" L x .375" W (1.3 cm x 1 cm); total weight: 87.5 grams; silver quality: 93-94%.

Provenance: ex San Jose del Cabo, Mexico collection

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#151706

  • Condition: Signed "Roberto 1973" by the artist on the verso of the pendant. Only slight wear to the choker and pendant surround. Wolf carving is excellent, and the piece is in overall excellent condition.

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May 21, 2020 8:00 AM MDT
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