Luca Razza Elephant Head Necklace

Resin and gold-tone metal, Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1970‑75

A large statement pendant necklace in the form of an elephant's head, the face and curling trunk moulded in ivory-coloured resin, the brow incised with a geometric band, set with gold-tone eyes and tusks between broad, brushed gold-tone ears. Signed RAZZA. Luca Razza worked in the Providence jewellery trade from the 1950s and became known for large figurative animal jewellery during his years with the Certified Corporation (1968‑75). The RAZZA signature was in use from about 1970.

For Razza's career and marks, see Researching Costume Jewelry History, Companies and Signatures: "R", Costume Jewelry Collectors.