Vintage African Hunter Copper Designer Brooch by Joe Calafato

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Shrewd and stealthy, African archer, sharply aiming his arrow. Another fabulous brooch, rich with imagery, by world-renowned, South African jewelry designer, Joe Calafato. His timeless, African iconography and aesthetic appreciation of culturally traditional, African life, is again present in this beautiful, copper brooch. Calafato is known the world over for his designs that have an engaging quality of compositions of African village life. This copper brooch is a masterfully designed portrayal of a skilled African tribesman, drawing back his bow and preparing to launch his arrow for perhaps sport or for mealtime. This brooch has an endearing and enduring sentiment for one with a keen eye for African beauty and art. It is not hallmarked with one of Calafato’s more well-known maker’s marks, but is instead hallmarked with his signature all-caps, arial font, COPPER. The geometrically formed brooch is coated with a very light, natural patina, if any, and would make a great addition to any collection of African art or a great gift.

• Signed Hallmark: COPPER (in a Joe Calafato, all-caps, arial font)
• Metal: Copper
• Finish: Light, natural patina, if any
• Condition: Excellent vintage
• Weight: 8.9g
• Clasp: C-clasp with spinning lock mechanism
• Measurements: Approx. 2”H x 1 7/16”W
• Gift box and wrapping may vary.

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