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William Spratling
Snake Pendantearly 1960s

Not on view
Silver-toned necklace with rectangular link chain and large asymmetrical pendant of interlocking scrolled forms inlaid with tortoiseshell-patterned panels and circular cutouts
Close-up of a polished sterling silver object's reverse, showing a stamped maker's mark reading 'William Spratling, 925, Taxco, Mexico' within a rounded rectangular cartouche, alongside a small assay hallmark.
Close-up of a silver rectangular clasp with two stamped hallmarks, connected by jump rings to cylindrical silver terminals threaded on a cord, against a light gray background.
Close-up of a stamped silver maker's mark reading 'Los Castillo / Taxco / Sterling / Made in Mexico / 152' on a polished sterling silver surface with light scratches.
Artist or Maker
William Spratling
United States, active Mexico, 1900-1967
Title
Snake Pendant
Date Made
early 1960s
Medium
Silver, tortoiseshell
Dimensions
9 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 1/4 in. (24.13 × 6.99 × 0.64 cm) Pendant: 2 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 1/4 in. (6.35 × 6.99 × 0.64 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ronald A. Belkin, Long Beach, California
Accession Number
M.2017.167.2
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Latin American Art