Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi 20th century ceramics with not an extraneous thing

with not an extraneous thing about it

with a diameter of 2

but very little on the side with the boy and chick

around the feet

I can't look at this fabulous vessel without thinking of Magritte's “Ceci nest pas un pipe

Sterling Silver Peruvian Bird-Shaped Pin in the Manner of Graciella Laffi 20th century ceramics with not an extraneous thingSuch 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