A substantial sterling silver pagan-inspired figural pendant with curled ram horns, a bearded face, and an acanthus leaf crowning the forehead.
Cast with depth and personality, the figure has sweeping brows, a sculpted moustache, and a long pointed beard. Textured horns and foliage contrast with polished high points and darker recesses, giving it the presence of a mythological nature spirit.
Acanthus, a longstanding motif in classical ornament, carries associations with enduring life and immortality in memorial art. Here it complements the nature-inspired imagery; the figure’s specific identity and the maker’s intended symbolism are unknown.
Details:
Stamped 925; tested sterling silver
Height with bail: 2 1/2 inches (62mm)
Figure: 2 1/16 inches (52mm) × 15/16 inch (24mm)
Depth: 5/8 inch (15mm)
Weight: 26 grams
Maker and age: Unknown
Condition: No damage reported
Pendant only; no chain included.
An expressive piece for collectors of sculptural silver and pagan-inspired jewelry.








