Marie Laveau Sterling Silver Medallion — New Orleans Voodoo Queen
Your first piece at its sale price, then an extra 15% off each additional piece. Applied automatically at checkout. Cannot be combined with other codes.
Marie Laveau in sterling silver, struck in deep relief and finished with an antiqued patina that settles into every line. She wears the tignon — the knotted headwrap that became her signature — and looks out past your shoulder, the way every portrait of her does.
The field around her is filled with fleur de lis and acanthus scrollwork, bounded by a rope-twist rim. The heavy bail carries a fleur de lis of its own. The reverse is engraved:
MARIE LAVEAU
The Most Extraordinary Woman of New Orleans
Made for David’s Antiques & Jewelry and stamped with our name and .925 — you will not find this medallion anywhere else.
Who was Marie Laveau? A free woman of color, a hairdresser, a herbalist and nurse, and the most famous Voodoo practitioner New Orleans has ever known. She lived on St. Ann Street in the French Quarter and died in 1881. Visitors still leave offerings at her tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, a few blocks from our door on Royal Street.
Specifications
- Metal: Sterling Silver .925, antiqued finish
- Weight: 14.9 grams
- Front: Marie Laveau portrait in relief, fleur de lis and acanthus border
- Reverse: Engraved tribute, David’s mark and .925 stamp
- Bail: Heavy, fleur de lis detail, fits most chains
- Type: Pendant
- Era: New
- Item Code: 894868
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with a chain?
The medallion is sold on its own. The bail is generous and takes most chains and leather cords — we are happy to pair one for you, in store or by phone at 504-908-0011.
Is it solid sterling?
Yes. Solid .925 sterling silver, 14.9 grams, stamped on the reverse. Not plated.
Can it be worn by anyone?
Yes. It is a heavy, unisex piece that reads equally well on a chain or a cord.
How do I care for it?
The dark patina in the recesses is intentional and gives the relief its depth. Buff only the raised surfaces with a soft cloth; avoid dips and ultrasonic cleaners, which strip the antiquing.
Item 894868 · David’s Antiques & Jewelry, French Quarter, New Orleans.
