{"product_id":"vintage-judith-leiber-1980s-gold-plated-figural-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Figural Pendant Necklace -  Judith Leiber","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA distinctive vintage Judith Leiber pendant necklace, dating to approximately the 1980s, with a richly sculptural gold-plated pendant suspended from a long articulated chain.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is formed as an abstracted figural composition, with two stylised heads above a broad, engraved trapezoidal body and a row of four articulated mask-like or head-shaped pendants suspended beneath. The textured surface, symmetry and dangling elements give the piece an almost talismanic quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts imagery is strongly evocative of West African metalwork and amuletic jewellery traditions, particularly Senufo \u003cem\u003eyawiige\u003c\/em\u003e ornaments associated with Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso, although this should be understood as a stylistic comparison rather than a documented attribution of inspiration. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several Senufo and Senufo\/Tussian \u003cem\u003eyawiige\u003c\/em\u003e ornaments in brass and copper alloy, including figural examples associated with divination and protection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rather refined geometric chain gives the piece a distinctly Western designer-jewellery character and creates an interesting contrast with the more archaic, sculptural pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003eJudith Leiber\u003c\/strong\u003e to the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE:VELVET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53536128139530,"sku":"NEC848","price":390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6069\/4794\/files\/JudithLeiber_1980sPendantNecklacePlated24KGoldPlated-DivinationPendantinspo.png?v=1787182905","url":"https:\/\/revelvet.co.uk\/de\/products\/vintage-judith-leiber-1980s-gold-plated-figural-pendant-necklace","provider":"Re:Velvet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}