S. ZILKA SAMI ZILKHA CUSTOM OOAK MODERNIST BRUTALIST STERLING SILVER NECK COLLAR

Description: S. ZILKA SAMI ZILKHA ISRAEL CUSTOM OOAK MODERNIST BRUTALIST STERLING SILVER NECK COLLAR EARLY 1980’s Stunning original custom made one of a kind hand-wrought sterling silver neck collar by Israeli jeweler and artisan Sami Zilkha (ZILKA). This collar is an important piece from Zilka’s early years and epitomizes his style during that period: a delicious mix of Modernist sensibility with a soft Brutalist edge. Images show the collar with the focal point worn slightly differently as it can be positioned to accommodate your particular neck. Hook closure makes for an easy on / easy off experience. Quite the statement piece. All eyes will be on you when you wear it. Stamped 925 S. ZILKA HANDMADE ABOUT THE ARTIST: Sami Zilkha was born in 1936 in Baghdad, Iraq, and immigrated to Israel in 1951. He graduated from the Tel Aviv College for Art Teachers in 1970. Zilkha became deeply immersed in the craft of goldsmithing and within just a few years he had developed such expertise that he became the principal goldsmith at the workshop of the late Eli Gera, during which time Sami became acquainted with Rachel Gera, who influenced him greatly. Sami created jewelry for celebrities such as actresses Elizabeth Taylor, Maria Schell, Anna Magnani, as well as the actors Peter Ustinov and Jean Mare and the singer Adamo. The last image is a small sampling of Zilka’s work currently listed or which we will be selling in the coming months. Type ZILKA into the shop’s search bar and eBay will cull out for you the items that are still available.HAPPY TO COMBINE SHIPPING

Price: 295.45 USD

Location: Bergenfield, New Jersey

End Time: 2024-10-07T20:13:13.000Z

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