Vintage Springbok Brooch
Cute vintage springbok brooch in 9 carat gold. It dates from the 1960s with fine textured detailing and a tiny fuchsia-pink ruby eye - likely made in South Africa.
The Springbok Antelope can only be found in southern Africa and got its name from the Afrikaans words 'spring', meaning jump, and 'bok', meaning antelope. The apt name refers to the Springbok's unique 'pronking' behaviour, characterised by their ability to make their legs straight and rigid as they jump, propelling them high into the air. According to some, these jumps represent the soul taking flight from earthly possessions and finding happiness in who you are as an individual.
The Springbok has been the national symbol of South Africa since the twentieth century and has been adopted as a nickname by several South African sports teams, most famously the national rugby union team. To them, the Springbok represents national pride, resilience, and unity, as well as hope, opportunity and, hard work.
Era: Vintage, circa 1960
Size: 2.3cm by 3.8cm (height by width)
Stones: Ruby
Marks: 9CT
Condition: Great vintage condition
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