HUGE 5" Long FEDERICO JIMENEZ Sterling Silver Filigree EARRINGS Green Turquoise

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View HUGE 5" Long FEDERICO JIMENEZ Sterling Silver Filigree EARRINGS Green Turquoise with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. He studied jewelry making and design at the University Community School. He is currently a trustee on the board of the "Autry National Center" and "La Plaza De La Cultura" in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Like what you see here?... Click here to view my other listings FEDERICO JIMENEZ EARRINGS DESCRIPTION:   This is an extraordinary pair of earrings  by legendary Oaxacan artisan Federico Jimenez. Tiny hand strung beads of green turquoise or variscite embellish the fine sterling silver filigree. Over 5" long, these statement earrings are just what you are seeking for that extra special occasion (wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, important Zoom meeting)   FEDERICO JIMENEZ was born in Oaxaca, Mexico in 1941 in a Mixtec Indian Community.  He came to the USA in 1967 to study and work.  He studied jewelry making and design at the University Community School.  In 1970 He and his Wife Ellen Belber Jimenez took a trip to the  Southwest and fell in love with the American Indian Culture.  He admired the Indian craftsmanship and technique so much that he was inspired to  start a collection of Folk Art.  He was a prior trustee of the "Millicent Rogers Museum" in Taos, New  Mexico and The Southwest Indian Museum in Los Angeles, CA. He is  currently a trustee on the board of the "Autry National Center" and "La  Plaza De La Cultura" in downtown Los Angeles, CA. These exquisite earrings will be a valuable addition to your collection of the very finest Southwestern, Mexican, and Native American jewelry. Earrings  measure 5 1/4" x 2 1/4" WEIGHT:  89.4 grams unsigned, purchased directly from Federico STERLING:  yes, stamped STERLING Returns cheerfully accepted for any reason. Purchase price will be refunded upon return of unaltered, undamaged item. Happy Shopping! International Buyers are willkommen, bienvenue, welcome... :) 201120 FJX04      Condition: New. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › Non-Native American Crafts.

Tribal Affiliation

MIXTEC

Artisan

FEDERICO JIMENEZ

Country of Origin

Mexico