Composition: metal alloy Condition: very good Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 cm Color: silver Marking: none Country: USA Period: 1970-1990 Market value: 15-25 EUR
This pendant is clearly inspired by solar symbolism and Native American art of the southwestern United States or Mexico - particularly reminiscent of Zuni or Hopi style motifs, although this particular piece is likely not authentic Navajo or other tribal work, but rather stylized costume jewelry or a decorative interpretation of an ethnic style.The spiral with dots around it is often associated with Pueblo or even Toltec symbolism, but this shape was also used extensively in New Age and Southwest Style jewelry from the 1970s to 1990s. The spiral in the center, which in Native American cultures often symbolizes the path of life, spiritual journey, or the movement of the sun, appears to be cast in a white metal alloy (most likely zinc alloy with a silver coating) - there is no typical "sterling" marking.
