Description
- Fabulous Matl Matilde Poulat sterling silver and mixed stone earrings.
- Mexican jeweler Matilde Poulat opened her own silver workshop in the 1930’s. She produces substantial, yet intricate pieces.
- Poulat adopted the name “Matl,” (the Aztec word for “water”) for her work.
- Poulat found inspiration in the mextec gold jewelry discovered in 1932 at Monte Alban.
- Her choice of motifs the dove, flowers, and tiny bells are reminiscent of contemporary Mexican folk art.
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Condition
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Vintage as pictured
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Length of Earrings
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1″ square
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Composition
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Sterling Silver, Amethyst Center Stone, Turquoise Accents
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Weight in grams
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10.3
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Artist’s Identity
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Matl Matilde Poulat, Mexican Silversmith |
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Hallmarks
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Matl, Mexico, 925, MS12
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