Interesting piece. I think the figure is a warrior but I am not sure. The brooch is sterling and is marked. Abalone covers most of the front and a figure in copper is on top of that. This is obviously handmade and the abalone doesn't fit perfectly. Also it appears that a small piece is missing upper left side. The clasp works well. The brooch is approximately 1 1/4" high by approximately 7/8" wide. Please look at the photos and specifics and email any questions. Thanks for looking at this vintage piece.