Vintage Escorcia Taxco Mexico Modernist Sacred Feather Sterling silver bracelet

This is a detailed sterling silver feather cuff bracelet made by escorcia taxco mexico workshop The bracelet is 18mm wide with an inside measurement of 5"? Gap SPIRITUAL MEANING IN FEATHER JEWELRY. The feather often represents strength and growth, as well as hope and freedom.

Birds fly freely in the clouds, closest to the spirit realm. Sometimes when a feather is in our path, it may be perceived as a message from the other side. Feathers can symbolize ascension, spirit, flight and even heaven. The feather teaches us faith and hope in ourselves and in the universe.

The contemporary silver jewelry industry in Mexico began in the mid-1920s and coincided with a great revival of interest in archaeological research. Museums were adding excellent examples of pre-Hispanic art and publishers were bringing out important new books on archaeological subjects. Taken by the beauty of ancient Indian designs which made traditional styles pale by comparison, the better jewelry designers began to incorporate them in their work. Interestingly, two Americans were at the forefront of this new direction in Mexican jewelry making.

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