Vintage Sterling Silver Gold Washed Day of the Dead Brooch

Item Details

A vintage artisan-made sterling silver gold-washed brooch depicting Mictecacihuatl, who reigned as queen on the underworld according to Aztec mythology. The goddess and her husband preside over festivals commemorating the Day of the Dead. She is often represented with an open mouth through which she swallows the stars each morning.The large brooch has a three-dimensional design atop panels with applied wire work. The piece is unmarked and unsigned.

• All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present; where mountings impede accurate measurements, (estimated) dimensions are provided. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted. (DCCREN)

Condition

- clasp broken
- oxidation; minor markings throughout

Dimensions

- brooch is 3.50" tall
- the total approximate weight is 1.520 ozt

Item #

18CIN060-547