Vintage Taxco Los Castillo Silver Plate Articulated Armadillo Sculpture

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Vintage Taxco Los Castillo Silver Plate Articulated Armadillo Sculpture:
$1695.00

Vintage Taxco Los Castillo Silver Plate Articulated Armadillo Sculpture.

Los Castillo Mexican silver plated articulated armadillo sculpture. This is a gorgeous articulated sculpture that is made to look like an armadillo. This piece features so much detail, as evidenced by the shell and legs. It has 8 articulated pieces that allow it to move quite fluidly. The unique hinged construction allows the sculpture to lay straight or curved. The eyes are inlaid. Stamped on the abdomen with the makers mark.

Creator

Los Castillo

Markings

Los Castillo

Plateado

TA-01

10125

Approximate Dimensions

Height: 3”

Width: 8”

Depth: 3”

Materials and Techniques

Silver Plate, Metalwork

Place of Origin

Mexico

Period

1980-1989

Date of Manufacture

1980’s

Condition

Good

The piece has some tarnish and a few spots where the silver plate has come off. It’s hard to tell in the pictures because of the reflection of the camera.

Even with these imperfections, it’s a gorgeous sculpture

Wear consistent with age and use