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Sterling Silver Floral Skull Pendant Necklace from Mexico, "Calavera la Comadre"

Known as calavera la comadre, or "midwife skull," the pendant of this necklace is crafted from Taxco sterling silver. The grinning skull... more

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Known as calavera la comadre, or "midwife skull," the pendant of this necklace is crafted from Taxco sterling silver. The grinning skull features smaller skulls within its eyes, its head wreathed in flowers and other small skulls. Mexican artisan Angel Ortiz creates the pendant necklace, which circles the neck with black rubber cord that closes with a sterling clasp.

  • 20 grams
  • 0.71 oz
  • Cord: 57.5 cm L x 0.4 cm W
  • Cord: 22.75" L x 0.2" W
  • Pendant(s): 3.4 cm L x 2.4 cm W x 1.2 cm D
  • Pendant(s): 1.3" L x 0.9" W x 0.5" D

  • 925 sterling silver, rubber cord
  • Combination finish
  • Lobster claw clasp
  • Made in Mexico
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Mexicoicon info
  • Product ID: 372336
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Angel Ortiz
Angel Ortiz

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Handcrafted jewelry in Mexican silver mined in Taxco

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Bobbi

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Jan 07, 2024

“Great details”

While I wish these earrings were a bit longer, I still love them and wear them often. The attention to detail on the carvings is lovely.

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Izamar

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Aug 12, 2023

“Great quality and craftsmanship!!”

I love my earrings. Great quality and craftsmanship!!

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Laurie

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Aug 06, 2023

“ring and pendents.”

I have several pieces from Mr Ortiz. Very good quality. Very happy.

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jody fish

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Apr 25, 2023

“Whats not to love?”

If you appreciate great silversmithing and jaguars and beauty, then these are for you. What an awesome, stand-out jaguar. I love this pendant.

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jody fish

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Apr 11, 2023

“Beautiful”

Beautiful detailed earrings that look amazing. Such quality work. Excellent. Thank you so much for making these.

beautiful detailed stunning
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  • every day, special occasions, always
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Valentin

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Apr 02, 2023

“Excelente detalle”

Hermano gracias por tan hermoso trabajo el detalle es de lo mejor y es el tamaño perfecto Gracias y bendiciones

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Angel Ortiz Handcrafted jewelry in Mexican silver mined in Taxco

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