Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi fox head with the silver plate polishing

with the silver plate polishing up nicely

where many memorable things happened

this one features a lovely little woven raffia detail at the very center of the base surrounded by a coiled ring

white on the sides

a lot to fewer men

Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi fox head with the silver plate polishingSuch a lovely little pin! This handmade piece is stamped "Peru", "925" (silver), and "OV" on the back. I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else, but this piece closely resembles the work of Graciella Laffi from the 1950s 60s, combining Pre Columbian inspiration with a modernist sensibility. I applied silver polish to the front of this pin and it shines brightly! Overall good vintage condition, with very light