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Brooch pendant, 'Diego in My Thoughts' 2" W 2.6" L | 
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| Brand: NOVICA
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $227.95 (On sale from $390.95)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 2.6 x 2 x 0.1
ASIN: B000IZHCBW
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade by Maria Belen Nilson | | • | Ships from Mexico within 7 days | | • | Display stand included | | • | Signed by the artist |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo becomes a muse to designer Maria Belen Nilson. Married to acclaimed artist Diego Rivera, Kahlo painted "Diego in My Thoughts," which Nilson expertly replicates in sterling silver. Nilson designs a fascinating brooch pendant featuring a hidden bail as well as a pin. Includes a mohena wood stand to display the beauty of this piece. The original Spanish title of Kahlo's painting is "Diego en mi pensamiento." .925 rating silver. Artisan Info: "Hola! My name is Maria Belen, and I was born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, on 25 February 1954. I grew up there, and graduated in Educational Studies. When I was 21, I left my country and moved to Mexico. "I came here on my own and with nothing. I chose to come to Mexico because I have admired this country and its culture ever since I was very young. I fell in love with Mexico the moment I arrived, and I started teaching literature in Mexico City. "After some years I moved to the state of Morelos, where I started doing handicrafts. I learnt about different crafting techniques, and about working with different materials. "I met my husband in Morelos. He is a jewelry designer and we moved to Taxco after we got married. After my first daughter was born, we moved around the country, including San Miguel Allende
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