G. LAFFI INSPIRED VINTAGE PERUVIAN WORKS

G. LAFFI INSPIRED VINTAGE PERUVIAN WORKS

Here is my collection of vintage jewelry and decorative objects whose designs, materials, and construction are all characteristic of works produced by mid-century modernist Graziella Laffi, “The Spratling of Peru.” However, it should be noted that most of the motifs employed by Laffi were not original, but based on existing Pre-Inca and Inca imagery, discovered at archaeological sites. It was how she adapted these ancient icons to her particular idiosyncratic vision and technical talents that made her pieces so unique. There were many other highly skilled and creative Peruvian artists who turned to the same Pre-Columbian images for their pieces—pieces that at first glance may appear merely as Laffi copies, but are in fact superbly crafted and imaginative works in their own right. And they should be appreciated as such. You will find examples of such artists and their works in this album.

I am always adding to the album, as I find more of these works. If you would like to purchase pieces such as these—as well as other vintage collectibles—you can contact me directly at: vtgadvantage@aol.com. Or visit my online shops, TheVintageAdvantage on Ruby Lane and/or AdvantageYours on Etsy [just click on the links at the bottom of the homepage].

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Pelican Pin. 925 silver + enamel. Artist unknown.	Pin back with partial hallmark.	Exceptional Figural Bracelet. 925 silver + 18K gold. Hammered silver with applied 18K gold stylized, pre-Columbian bird + fish figures.	Full view.
Old Cuzco hallmark.	Nasca Mythological Anthropomorphic Fish/Man Pin. 925 silver. Hammered + patinated freeform base, with meticulously hand-cut and tooled surmounted silver figural.	Pin back with hallmark + artist signature FS.	Bird Pin. 925 silver. Hammered + patinated freeform silver base, with hand-cut and tooled surmounted silver figural. Artist unknown.
Hallmark.	Wonderfully Primitive Modernist Bird Pin. 925 silver + stone inlay.	Pin back with hallmark Industria Peruana + artist mark.	Fabulous Tumi God Pin. 925 silver + mottled enamel. Artist unknown.
Hallmark.	Bird in Flight Pin. 925 silver. Silver with contrasting patinated or nielloed silver + applied silver work. Artist unknown.	Hallmark.	Interesting Stylized Pre-Columbian Nobleman or Deity Pin Pendant. 925 silver + 18K gold. Splendid cutwork, tool work + applied 18K gold elements.
Hallmark + artist initials JCHM.	Chinchilla Pin. 925 silver + 18K gold. Hammered silver base with applied 18K gold figural.	Old Cuzco hallmark.	Swan Pin Pendant. 925 silver + enamel. Artist unknown.
Pin pendant back with hallmark.	Exceptional Open Cuff Bracelet with Figurals. 925 silver + 18K. Expert hand cutwork, tool work, and surmounted silver.	View #2.	View #3.
View #4.	View #5.	Industria Peruana hallmark.	Highly Stylized Waterbird Pin. 925 silver + painted enamel. Artist unknown.
Hallmark.	Bird with Fish Pin. 925 silver + enamel.	Old Cuzco hallmark.	Refined Bird Pin. 925 silver. Evocative of both Laffi and mid-century Mexican silver work. Artist unknown.
Hallmark.	Colorful Bird Pin. 925 silver with speckled + mottled enamel. Artist unknown.	View #2.	Hallmark.
Primitive Stylized Image of Pre-Columbian Cat {Perhaps a Puma}Brooch Pin. 925 silver + enamel. Hand cutwork, tool work + surmounted silver.	Pin back with Old Cuzco hallmark.	Hand-stamped Bird Pin Pendant. 925 silver + enamel. Artist unknown.	Hallmark.