Large signed vintage brooch in sterling silver 925 and black onyx – Mexican Brutalist design of a stylized figure by YAPAIA, 1970s
$258.19
Outstanding vintage brooch signed YAPAIA, handcrafted in Mexico, likely in Taxco, a town renowned for its silver artistry. Made of solid 925 sterling silver and featuring a black onyx triangle, this bold and sculptural piece exemplifies the Brutalist and Modernist style of the 1970s–1980s.
The overall form suggests a stylized human figure, almost totem-like: the top resembles a headdress or helmeted head, the central silver elements evoke a torso or crossed arms, and the triangular onyx base hints at legs or a pedestal. This abstract anthropomorphic design is a hallmark of vintage Mexican art jewelry, blending modernism with indigenous visual language.
Era: 1970s–1980s
Style: Brutalist, Modernist, Abstract
Maker: YAPAIA (hand-signed)
Origin: Mexico, likely Taxco
Material: Sterling silver 925 (hallmarked), polished black onyx
Dimensions: 3.27 in x 1.89 in (8.3 cm x 4.8 cm)
Weight: 39.4 g
Condition: Very good vintage condition with natural patina. Minor surface wear consistent with age. No cracks or repairs. The onyx stone is flawless.
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