FIRM ON PRICE-SORRY BUT NO ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS APPLY TO THIS ITEM

SALE IS FOR BOTH HAIRSTICKS (WILL NOT BREAK THEM UP)

A PERSONAL WORD:

I am always deeply honored to possess anything that once belonged to Federico’s late wife, Ellen. Ellen had exquisite tastes that perfectly mirrored those of her husband, Federico, and she collected nothing but the absolute finest pieces. Ellen collected quite an impressive and remarkable collection, with many of her personable belongings that deserve to be displayed in a museum. Her collection was beyond exceptional, featuring a vast amount considered to be on the “rare” side.

Like her husband, she had an impressive depth of knowledge and could speak expertly about each element, demonstrating remarkable skill and passion for every subject connected to the region’s artistic heritage. Her personal belongings ranged from exquisite vintage Native American pieces, to rare vintage Taxco jewelry, including vintage Oaxaca gold jewelry and treasured Colonial era artifacts. Additionally, she owned some of the finest Mexican textiles, with a particular focus on intricately embroidered Oaxaca clothing. Not only did Ellen possess a profound knowledge of the origins and workmanship of her items, but Federico also ensured she had access to the very best, carefully selecting each piece to build a collection of unparalleled quality and significance.

Ellen and Federico first met down in Oaxaca in the mid-1960s. At that time, Ellen was deeply engaged in her work with the UCLA Oaxaca Market Study Research Project, immersing herself in every aspect of the region. Meanwhile, Federico was actively involved in writing insightful articles about Oaxaca's rich traditional arts and vibrant culture. Ellen completely lived and breathed the beautiful art of Oaxaca—the stunning jewelry, the intricate hand-woven textiles, the traditional clothing, the local food, and more.

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INFO:

ARTIST: Unknown

CIRCA MADE: 1940's

TRIBAL AFFILIATION: Navajo

WEIGHT: 38 Grams (1.4 ounces)

TOTAL STICK MEASUREMENT: 5-1/2" Long

USABLE STICK MEASUREMENT: 3-5/8"

MATERIAL: Turquoise and Amber

MATERIAL SIZE: See photo 3

METAL: Sterling Silver (925)

METAL FINISH: Naturally Developed Patina

STYLE: Sterling/Stone Hair Sticks

CONDITION: These are in usable-working condition! They are nice & strong, so I have no doubt that they wouldn’t hold the finest hair to thick hair! There are no cracks, loose stones, but the Amber does have minor scratches on the surface. These are about 80+ years old!

HALLMARK: 925

Comes Gift Boxed.
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SIGNATURE REQUIREMENT:
Because of the price,these will have a mandatory signature confirmation requirement & will come insured.. If you're not home in the day & need these shipped where they can be signed for,please change that in your "Ship To" section before I create the shipping label***I'm sorry if this may be an inconvenience, but I do not ship expensive pieces without one.

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING:

*****I do not consider myself a 'professional photographer" but I do try to give you photos that are 'realistic in color.. Please understand that all screen monitors are different, so the materials can look brighter (or duller) ,more intense or less intense from one computer/phone to the next.

In order to give you close up photos so I can provide you with all the detail, can tend to make the item look much more larger & everything is more magnified & exaggerated than in actuality. So to get an accurate idea of how big these are, what you can do is pull out a tape measure & compare to my given measurements.