Ancestral serpents entwine at the wrist — a silent oath in silvered brass.
Description: This vintage rigid cuff bracelet, likely from the mid-20th century, is crafted in an unmarked silver-tone metal, probably silvered brass alloy. Finely engraved and finished with two facing serpent heads, the piece evokes ancient rites and mythic guardianship. The spring clasp is adorned with raised floral and scroll motifs, suggesting Eastern or ethnographic stylistic influence. Patina and light oxidation lend a sacred, timeworn aura — a frammento di storia for the wrist.
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Material: Likely silvered brass alloy (unmarked)
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Stone: None
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Era: Estimated mid-20th century
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Dimensions: Approx. 20 cm inner circumference
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Closure: Spring-loaded clasp with floral scroll relief
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Condition: Very good vintage; light oxidation enhances antique allure
Symbolism
The serpent, mirrored and poised, is a sigillo of duality — wisdom and protection, shedding and renewal. Their confrontation at the wrist suggests the threshold between inner and outer worlds, a talismano for metamorphosis and clarity.
Ritual Use
Wear as a rite of self-remembrance — during personal thresholds, creative invocations, or solitary walks where silence speaks.
Materials & Era
Material: Likely silvered brass Era: Estimated mid-20th century
Fasten the clasp and summon the desert within — still, sacred, serpentine.
