Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi art nouveau I’ve learned that in the

I’ve learned that in the late 19th and early 20th century women especially were encouraged to learn pyrography

blue trees against yellow sky and green and pink rolling hills

it was made by Arthur Armour (1908-1998)

The wonderfully gestural surface decoration evinces a vertical sequence of blooms

Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi art nouveau I’ve learned that in theSuch a lovely little pin! This handmade piece is stamped "Peru", "925" (silver), and "OV" on the back. I am not certain if OV signifies the initials of the artist or something else, but this piece closely resembles the work of Graciella Laffi from the 1950s 60s, combining Pre Columbian inspiration with a modernist sensibility. I applied silver polish to the front of this pin and it shines brightly! Overall good vintage condition, with very light