• 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • 1980s Judith Leiber gold-plated figural pendant necklace with articulated drops and West African-inspired - likely inspired by senufo amulettes - sculptural detailing. Signed vintage designer jewellery.
  • Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Figural Pendant Necklace - Judith Leiber - Re:Velvet
1 10

RE:VELVET

Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Figural Pendant Necklace - Judith Leiber

Vintage 1980s Gold-Plated Figural Pendant Necklace - Judith Leiber

RARE FIND
£390.00 GBP
£390.00 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

6

A distinctive vintage Judith Leiber pendant necklace, dating to approximately the 1980s, with a richly sculptural gold-plated pendant suspended from a long articulated chain.

The 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.

Its imagery is strongly evocative of West African metalwork and amuletic jewellery traditions, particularly Senufo yawiige 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 yawiige ornaments in brass and copper alloy, including figural examples associated with divination and protection.

The rather refined geometric chain gives the piece a distinctly Western designer-jewellery character and creates an interesting contrast with the more archaic, sculptural pendant.

Signed Judith Leiber to the reverse.

View full details
  • MATERIAL
  • MEASUREMENTS
  • Condition

24 Carat Gold Plated Metal

 

Necklace Drop length: Approx. 24 cm - total length, approx 50 cm

Pendant: Approx. H: 5.5 cm x W: Approx 5cm

 

Very good vintage condition overall. The gold-plated finish remains bright and attractive, with light surface wear and minor tonal variation consistent with age and previous use. The articulated lower elements move freely, the chain appears complete, and the Judith Leiber signature remains legible. 

OUR READY-MADE "UPSTYLED" COLLECTION

Re:Velvet’s Upstyled Atelier rescues unloved or damaged pieces from landfill and gives them a second life. We bedazzle, repair, and creatively transform each garment so it better fits our customers’ taste and lifestyle—sustainable, stylish, and uniquely yours.


View all

Video

OUR RETURNS & SHIPPING POLICY

Did you know we offer free shipping on all orders over £75?
As a growing independent business, we're currently able to subsidise shipping costs in part, but aren't yet in a position to offer free delivery on all orders. Every purchase helps us get closer to that goal—thank you for supporting us!

MORE ABOUT RETURNS AND SHIPPING

Recently viewed