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Snake necklace
Margot de Taxco (Margot Van Voorhies Carr) (Mexican, 1896–1985)
Mexican
1950–1959
Medium/Technique
Sterling silver, enamel
Dimensions
Length: 42 cm (16 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carole Tanenbaum
Accession Number2018.4081
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis articulated snake necklace features purple and pink enameled links and black enamel eyes. The snake's head is bolted to its tail, to appear as though the snake clenches its tail in its mouth. The necklace fastens at the back of the neck with a tab-insert clasp.
Marks
MARGOT DE TAXCO 5554, HECHO EN MEXICO / 925 / eagle assay 16
ProvenanceBetween about 1970s and 2018, acquired by Carole Tanenbaum, Toronto, Ontario [see note]; 2018, gift of Carole Tanenbaum to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 12, 2018)
NOTE: This is part of a large collection of costume jewelry given to the MFA in 2018, which had been built over about 40 years.
NOTE: This is part of a large collection of costume jewelry given to the MFA in 2018, which had been built over about 40 years.