An exceptional, highly collectible example of wearable pop art from legendary Canadian modernist master Walter Schluep. Handmade in Montreal during the apex of his mid-century career, this substantial, cushion-shaped shield pendant showcases Schluep’s iconic shift toward playful, contemporary graphic storytelling. The face features contrasting, polished sterling silver iconography set flush into a vibrant, deep green enamel background. Its surreal, whimsical layout juxtaposes an stylized skeleton key with a heart-shaped bow, a lucky four-leaf clover flower, and a prominent block number 2. Fitted with a generous, integrated geometric silver bail overhead, this piece perfectly encapsulates the avant-garde social movements, freedom, and artistic experimentation defining early 1970s Canadian jewelry design. Marked Sterling Schluep 71. 49.5 grams, 2.5 inches H including bail, 1.75 W.