Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings Depicting Xipe Totec

This pair of sterling silver screw back earrings features the Aztec deity, Xipe Totec. The back is stamped with Hecho en Mexico with the initials D.F. in the center and 925.

Dimensions
1"L x .25"W x 1"H

Circa
Likely Pre-1948
To authenticate sterling silver jewelry from Mexico, look for a 925 stamp, indicating it's 92.5% pure silver. Pre-1948, Mexican jewelry typically had 'Hecho en Mexico' with the jeweler's initials and the sterling stamp. In 1948, Mexico introduced an Eagle Hallmark which was replaced in 1980 by a Letter-Number Registration System still used today.

Xipe Totec
Xipe Totec is associated with agricultural fertility and the regeneration of crops. In Aztec belief, he was linked to the process of planting and harvesting, and his imagery represented the rejuvenation that follows the death of the old. This connection to agriculture made him an important deity for ensuring bountiful harvests.

Condition
Very Good, consistent with age and use

Our vintage pieces show the passage of time as we leave them in the original condition in which they were found. As a consequence, signs of wear and patina should be expected. Please refer to images for condition details.