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Woman's face in a graceful swirl of luxuriant hair. Who but Maya could create such a lovely thing. Purse of sculpted resin with a beautiful chain (containing fresh water pearls) that detaches and can be worn as either necklace or belt. Purse measures 5" by 6" and 2 1/4" front to back. Chain is 46" end to end. Also available in black.

Maya's lovely resin purse with one sculpted flower to set it off. The man-made hand molded resin for Maya's purses comes from trees native to the Philippines.The resin body of the purse is hand polished and, then, semi precious stones--in this case carnelian, picture jasper and rock crystal nuggets--are added to purse and chain. Measurements of this purse are 6 1/2" by 4" by 2". Chain is 46" end to end.

This gorgeous resin handbag by Maya is sculptured wearable art. Oriental in feeling as many Maya purses are, it combines red dyed coral, onyx chips and onyx ovals in both the tassel and the detachable metal chain. The elegant chain can then be worn as a necklace or a belt, and the purse be carried as a clutch. A cloth drawstring bag with Maya's name stamped in gold is provided for storage as it is with all her purses. Measurements are 8 1/4" by 4 1/2" by 2" front to back. Chain is 46" end to end...

And elegant and fun piece by Maya! Great for dress up, or even with jeans. This resin purse with antiqued metal frame also has green garnets and smoky quartz chips on its dangles and also on its detachable strap ( wear it as a necklace or a belt). Purse length is 7", width 5", depth 1 1/2", strap is 46" end to end.

Elegant oriental figure with gorgeous enamel in ten different colors! Sterling. From the 1930's of 40's. Very three dimensional and heavy. 3 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide.

Great carved Bakelite fish with painted eye and lucite fin. Thick and heavy for its size. 3 1/8" wide, 3 1/8" high.

This Maya purse cries out for a special occasion. Lacy look of the resin body, delicately colored with pearls and crystals. Lovely silver-tone metal frame and chain. 6 1/2" wide, 3" high, 2 1/2" front to back. Chain is 44".

Maya's purses are most unique, and this one is especially so. The elegantly hand carved peacock has "feathers" that wrap completely around the purse. Carved flowering branches have been added to give an oriental look. As with all Maya purses, her cartouche is evident on the back of the purse.6 1/2" wide, 5" high, 2 1/2" front to back. Antiqued metal chain and crystals is 45" long.

Maya began creating purses in 1985. Beautiful from the start, her purses have become more intricate and glamorous with each passing year. This purse is from her latest collection and shows butterfly, flower and dragonfly designs imbedded in the resin body of the purse. The surface displays hand carved flowers and a lovely dragonfly. 6" wide, 5 1/4" high and 2 1/2" front to back. The chain is antiqued metal with semi-precious stones and it 45 1/2" long.

Maya's beautiful work. A purse good for day or night use. The black resin body is overlaid with copper wire filigree and adds smoky topaz stones and crystal beads for additional elegance.6" wide, 4 1/2" high, 2" at deepest. Chain is 46" and, as with most Maya purse chains, it can be detached and worn as a necklace or a belt.

Created by Maya and sculpted with the look of damask. Copper beads and dyed freshwater pearls with additional semi-precious stones. Short handle. An artwork as usual! 4" high, 7" wide, 2 1/4" front to back. Handle length 15".

Outstanding bracelet by Tortolani. Huge and heavy with three dimensional carving of zodiac signs. Combination of silver and pewter colored metal Truly a collectors piece, rare and beautiful. 2" high in front, 1" in back. 2 1/4" by 2" inside dimensions, 5/8" at deepest.

Magnificent KJL! It is gold plated metal, it is chunky, and it is very dramatic. This elegant necklace has the look of ancient times and was, perhaps, designed by Kenneth Lane in honor of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Egyptian show in the 1970's. It fits like a choker and has the effect of a large bib. 14 1/2" inside length, front link is 3 3/4" top to bottom. It is thick and chunky.

Wonderful Staret piece! Square rhinestones of various sizes set in silver color metal, clear and sparkling, every single one. Heavy and chunky. Stamped Staret on the back. 3 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" high. Great reminder of the 1940's.

Fabulous fun! Old plastic newly restrung on sturdy elastic. A great dramatic piece. 2 1/2" high, disks 1 3/8" wide.

Contemporary designer Maya has created this purse out of tree resin. The color is white and beige giving it a deeply textured look. In combination with the molded resin, Maya uses semi-precious stones, glass beads and antiqued metal.Maya's purses are created in limited editions and are signed. This purse is 8 1/2" wide, 3" high and 2" deep. The detachable chain (wear as necklace or belt) is 44" end to end. Comes with a cloth pouch for storing.

A rare find. Lanvin jewelry is not often seen. This dramatic piece is of plastic with glass spacers and goldtone metal accents. The vibrant white and blue beads surround coral colored beads (paler in the picture than they actually are). The oval metal tag is marked Lanvin, Paris. Total inside length is 27".

Unbelievable tiara! It might be an early Masonic piece. It has a sword and a human figure (Egyptian?) and large glistening various shape rhinestones. It is in excellent condition.A wonderful collector's piece. It is adjustable from 20" to 24" circumference, approximately. I am not sure of its age but believe it may be from the 1930's.