Elevate your collection with a piece of genuine wearable history. This mid-century Mexican statement brooch was hand-wrought by master silversmith Dámaso Gallegos in Taxco, Mexico, during the Golden Age of Mexican silver (circa 1940s).
Featuring a beautifully hand-carved green stone Aztec warrior mask framed by a bold, Art Deco-influenced geometric silhouette, it offers a striking balance of ancient tribal mystique and mid-century modern sophistication. Two dangling teardrop silver accents drape from the sides, adding elegant movement to a powerful silhouette.
Why It’s Special:
Master Craftsmanship: Fully hallmarked with the rare, early script "DG" monogram for Dámaso Gallegos.
Purer Than Sterling: Stamped "980", indicating 98% pure silver content,giving it a deeper, warmer, and more luxurious luster than common .925 sterling silver.
Pre-1948 Provenance: Crafted during the highly collectible pre-eagle stamp era, making it an authenticated antique heirloom.
Details & Care:
Origin: Handcrafted in Taxco, Mexico
Composition: .980 Silver, Hand-Carved Green Stone (Calcite/Onyx)
Closure: Secure rollover safety pin mechanism
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Features a stunning, time-earned original patina. (We recommend leaving it unpolished to maintain its vintage integrity and investment value).
Dimensions: 2 1/8" Height x 1 1/2" Width (5.4 cm x 3.8 cm)
Add a rare touch of ethnographic modernism to a lapel, scarf, or jacket.