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Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century

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Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century. This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry. Faces, insects and what-nots make up the figurative detail of this necklace. His signature is stamped on one of the pieces. Note the very unusual closure.
  • Creator:
    Pal Kepenyes (Jeweler)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Doesn't show signs of use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU-JM11211stDibs: LU1778229490182

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