Bidspirit auction | Artisan Mixed-Media Bib Necklace with

Artisan Mixed-Media Bib Necklace with Porcupine Quills and Blue and White Porcelain Shards - This mixed-media artisan bib necklace features a design utilizing natural porcupine quills, blue and white glazed porcelain shards, silver-tone metal, and black seed beads. The centerpiece is composed of three teardrop-shaped porcelain shards with a mottled blue and white pattern, mounted in silver-tone bezels and connected by decorative wirework and stamped metal spacers. The neck strap is constructed with multiple rows of porcupine quills separated by ornate, openwork silver-tone metal spacers featuring a scrolled motif. A graduated fringe of porcupine quills hangs from a lower arched frame, with each quill tipped with black beads and a small silver-tone teardrop dangle. The necklace is finished with a hook-and-eye closure. The style and materials are highly characteristic of work attributed to the Mummy's Bundle collection. Total Length: 23 inches Drop Length: 11.5 inches. The necklace is in vintage condition. Several of the natural porcupine quill elements in both the fringe and the neck strap sections show signs of wear, including cracking and partial breakage. The silver-tone metal components exhibit a natural aged patina and minor surface scratching.