07/04/2026
Rare Vintage Hattie Carnegie c 1950’s 60’s Gazelle Head Brooch ( Book Piece ) This sought-after mid-century costume jewelry piece is part of Hattie Carnegie’s celebrated animal-themed figural designs, occasionally referenced alongside her famous “Primitives on Parade” collection. Design: Features a stylized, long-nosed gazelle / Antelope crafted with vibrant orange/coral colored thermoset resin lucite.
Construction: The striking turquoise-blue horns are famously attached via an internal wire mechanism. This deliberate design detail allows the horns to move and wiggle slightly when worn.
Embellishments: Accented with rhinestones around the eyes and brow, bordered by textured gold-tone metal work. Collector Premium: The coral-colored face with turquoise horns as this one is widely considered one of the most desirable, iconic "southwest-modernist" color configurations Carnegie produced for this animal line.
Measures 3.5” inches Note some of the rhinestones are brighter then others but this is expected for a vintage pre loved piece from the 1950 1960’s but overall good vintage condition. Featured book piece Frivolous Fashion, Fabulous Faux, A century of costume jewelry from the collection of E. Angelopoulou, 1880-1980, Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, Athens, 15th Oct 2008-20th Jan 2009