Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Aztec Mayan Sun Shield Brooch Pin Tribal 20.81g

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View Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Aztec Mayan Sun Shield Brooch Pin Tribal 20.81g with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Jewelry from this region is highly sought after for its heavy silver content, hand-finished details, and unique cultural artistry. Larger pieces like this were often worn as conversation pieces and collectible estate jewelry, blending fashion with symbolic artistry. Welcome to 100R's Premium Store Selection!   **Please Read the Description for More Information.** Product Details: *PRODUCT AS IS PLEASE SEE PICTURES* Item:  Vintage Taxco Sterling Silver Aztec Mayan Sun Shield Brooch Pin Tribal Design - 20.81 Grams Striking vintage sterling silver Taxco brooch pin featuring a bold pre-Columbian revival design inspired by Aztec, Mayan, and Incan symbolism , with strong sculptural presence and exceptional visual impact. This large circular statement brooch displays an intricate tribal sunburst or ceremonial shield motif, with dramatic spiked outer edges surrounding a highly detailed geometric interior. The central focal point features a raised silver dome-like element framed by twisted silver rope detailing, creating depth and strong dimensional contrast. Extending downward from the lower portion is a prominent silver tongue, dagger, or ceremonial blade-like design element, adding to the powerful ritualistic aesthetic often seen in Mexican artisan silverwork. The overall design strongly reflects the mid-century Taxco silver movement, where silversmiths drew inspiration from ancient Mesoamerican civilizations including Aztec, Mayan, and Incan motifs . These pieces became especially popular from the 1940s through the 1970s, when collectors and travelers sought bold handmade sterling jewelry with strong historical symbolism and architectural design. Taxco, Mexico became internationally famous for sterling silver craftsmanship, producing some of the finest artisan silver jewelry in the world. Jewelry from this region is highly sought after for its heavy silver content, hand-finished details, and unique cultural artistry. This brooch likely served as a statement fashion accessory for jackets, dresses, shawls, scarves, or ceremonial formalwear. Larger pieces like this were often worn as conversation pieces and collectible estate jewelry, blending fashion with symbolic artistry. The dramatic shield-like structure, sunburst edge, and ceremonial center all give this piece strong collector appeal for lovers of Southwestern jewelry, Mexican sterling, tribal revival design, and museum-style statement silver. A beautiful and substantial estate piece with timeless collector value and unmistakable Taxco craftsmanship. 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Antique

No

Shape

Round

Occasion

Birthday, Statement Wear, Formalwear, Collecting, Gift

Metal

Sterling Silver

Item Length

2.84 inches (72.20 millimeters)

Maker

A Taxco Silversmith

Main Stone

Turquoise

Vintage

Yes

Department

Unisex Adults

Unit Type

Unit

Base Metal

Sterling Silver

Features

Taxco Sterling, Acid Tested, Tribal Design, Oxidized Engraving, Pre-Columbian Revival

Unit Quantity

1

Handmade

Yes

Ethnic & Regional Style

Southwestern

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

Yes

Cut Grade

Ideal

Color

Silver

Materials sourced from

Mexico

Weight

20.81 grams

Brand

Taxco

Type

Brooch

Metal Purity

925

Customized

No

Era

Retro (1935-1950)

Theme

Aztec, Mayan, Incan, Tribal, Sunburst, Shield Motif

Tribal Affiliation

Aztec/Mayan Inspired

Country of Origin

Mexico