Large Vintage Italian Silver 800 Zulu Warrior Figurine by Angini, Arezzo, Tuscany, 1970s

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Large vintage solid silver figurine depicting an African Zulu warrior, crafted by the prestigious silversmith workshop Angini in Arezzo, Tuscany, … Read more Large vintage solid silver figurine depicting an African Zulu warrior, crafted by the prestigious silversmith workshop Angini in Arezzo, Tuscany, during the 1970s to 1980s.

Angini is internationally acclaimed for creating masterfully sculpted ethnographic and thematic silver figures during the golden era of Tuscan silversmithing.

Crafted in solid 800 continental silver, this substantial sculpture weighs an impressive 99.82 grams and stands 8.5 cm tall. The detailing on the warrior's anatomy, traditional attire, and headpiece is exquisitely chased. Notably, the spear shield is positional and can be adjusted in various directions.

In very good vintage condition. Bears a tiny, virtually hidden metal test notch on the underside of the base from a previous authenticity test.

The base carries the official 800 continental silver purity hallmark stamp, the Angini brand signature/logo, and the registered Arezzo silversmith code.

Key Details:

Material: Solid 800 continental silver

Period: 1970s to 1980s

Weight: 3.521 oz / 99.82 g

Design: Handcrafted Zulu warrior sculpture with adjustable shield

Maker / Hallmarks: Angini (Arezzo), stamped 800, brand logo, and silversmith code

Origin: Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy

Measurements: H 8.5 cm x W 4.5 cm x D 3.3 cm

Additional Benefits:

Authentic masterpiece by prestigious Tuscan maker Angini

Impressive solid silver weight of nearly 100 grams

Positional shield mechanism

Verified 800 purity hallmark and full maker identification

Very good vintage condition with superb detail definition

This is a vintage item preserved in very good condition with a tiny, discreet test mark underneath the base. See less