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Carved Sterling Silver Overlay Pendant on a Sterling Snake Chain
Luis Mojica
- About The Carved Sterling Silver Overlay Pendant on a Sterling Snake Chain
Sterling silver for the pendant was cast from a meticulous carving, reminiscent of Aztec cultural motifs. The design execution is a bas relief of intense detail.
The bale is a perfect ring of drawn square wire, run through an opening in the design, becoming an extension as well as a means of suspension for the pendant.
The articulated round "snake" chain, 1/8" in diameter was incorporated to create a necklace from which the pendant hangs. Terminals and a "sister hook" clasp were fabricated from the heavy gauge sheet and wire to fasten the ends. The texture of this chain works well with the pendant's carved surface detailing.
Luis Mojica's ability to draw from ancestry--creating a relevant presence in any medium, is evident in the strength of this pendant. It has no gender, just a very deep soul.
Savvy Price $1,200.00
Gallery Price $1,800.00
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| Description | Sterling silver for the pendant was cast from a meticulous carving, reminiscent of Aztec cultural motifs. The design execution is a bas relief of intense detail. The bale is a perfect ring of drawn square wire, run through an opening in the design, becoming an extension as well as a means of suspension for the pendant. The articulated round "snake" chain, 1/8" in diameter was incorporated to create a necklace from which the pendant hangs. Terminals and a "sister hook" clasp were fabricated from the heavy gauge sheet and wire to fasten the ends. The texture of this chain works well with the pendant's carved surface detailing. Luis Mojica's ability to draw from ancestry--creating a relevant presence in any medium, is evident in the strength of this pendant. It has no gender, just a very deep soul. |
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| About the Artist | (20th-21st century) Designer, painter, ceramist and jewler, Luis Mojica's art reflects, but is not limited to his Rio Grand Mestizo heritage. A multi-disciplined artist, his work has been displayed and resides in numerous museum collections. Among these institutions are: the Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona; the Museum of International Folk Art and Museum of Spanish Colonial Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico; the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, New Mexico. A long time participant in Santa Fe's Annual Spanish Market, Luis Mojica displayed his work, lectured and mentored aspiring artists until 2011 when he retired to his home and studio in Albuquerque. There he continues to create and innovate beautiful, complex pieces, reflecting his culture and diversity of his Southwestern home. |
| Culture | American Indian, European |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Medium | Sterling silver |
| Troy ounces | 2.59 troy ounces |
| Size | Pendant including bale ring 2 3/4" height X 13/16" width. Chain length is 26" overall. |
| Signed | "L. Mojica" "Sterling" struck into back plate along with date |
| Date of creation | 1996 |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Provenance | Kr Ha |
| Gram weight | 80.5 grams |
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Just received the painting today - WOW! Really outstanding, and the finest packaging for the price I've yet unwrapped!
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