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HELP! Need help identifying this modernist broach / pin.

can anyone identiy this mark/maker? It seems to be made of onyn, brass, silver and lapis. The back is all silver. I'm flumoxed! Thank you.

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Re: HELP! Need help identifying this modernist broach / pin.

Looks like a partial Mexico Mark Smiley Frustrated

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Re: HELP! Need help identifying this modernist broach / pin.

Yes OCN, I agree, kinda looks like the "A" in the maya mark seen here:

 

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You can't fix crazy but you sure can document it.
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Re: HELP! Need help identifying this modernist broach / pin.

It is Mexican, the technique is called Pieda Negra.  The black is usually a composite of some sort and the blue isn't likely a solid stone either.  It's not the type of thing I usually see from Maya, maybe searching the term will help you find a sig.

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Re: HELP! Need help identifying this modernist broach / pin.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge... it is very helpful... I didn't know the term PIEDRA NEGRA before. You are correct!

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