Mexican Opal, Silver, & Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant
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**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
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
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#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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Mexican Opal, Silver, & Fossilized Shark Tooth Pendant
Estimate $600 - $900
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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