A Scandinavvian Modern Necklace, Designed by Saara Hopea Untacht,
Unique Neck-piece by Saara Hopea Untacht (Finland, 1925-1984)
Sterling Silver & 14kt Gold
The chain illustrated the skilll she had learned in India.
Total lenght approxiamtely 17″
Fine Vintage Condition

Among her many awards and exhibitions were two silver medals in the Milan Triennale of 1954 and 57. She represented her country in the important World Crafts Council exhibition “In Praise of Hands” in Toronto in 1974 and was included in the comprehensive exhibition “Scandinavian Modern 1880-1980” at the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in New York in 1982. Her life work was celebrated by the town of Porvoo in 1980 with an exhibition at the local museum. In 1981 she received the Porvoo Cultural Award and the Finland State Prize for Arts and Crafts. She also established with her husband the Hopea/Untracht Fund, which awards an annual scholarship to a young artist.