This piece is an avant-garde liquid metal face mask designed as an articulating jewelry piece with a lot of movement. It is crafted with a molten, irregular texture that outlines the eyes, nose, and mouth, complete with delicate side draping chains.
Constructed of sterling silver. Signed and marked in multiple places. It is 3 3/4” long x 3 3/4 wide.
This fluid, organic structure is highly characteristic of lost-wax casting or direct torch-sculpting from that era.Studio Art vs. Commercial Brand: Because it is dated '78, this confirms it is a unique piece of vintage studio art or a gallery-level sculpture meant to be worn, rather than a piece from a modern commercial fashion label.
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