Vintage Stunning Taxco Sterling Silver & Onyx Monumental Yalalag Pendant Necklace

Measurements: Chain: 23"L  (58.42cm) Pendant: 3.75"L x 2.25"W (9.53cm x 5.72cm)

Markings: Sterling 925 Mexico FCR Eagle 3

Weight: 23.2g

Exquisite detailing and craftsmanship. Pendant is in excellent condition and looks lovely on its long sterling snake chain. Will be professionally polished before shipping.

The Yalalag cross is a particular style of Christian cross made in Yalalag, Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a pendant cross with medals on the arms. Dating back to the 16th Century. Taxco pieces with Eagle stamps date between 1948 and 1980. The letter and number system replaced the Eagle stamps in 1980.