DepartmentHispano

Virgin of Guadalupe

NameJewelry (Earrings)

Artist or maker Goldie Garcia (born 1954)

CultureLatina

Dateca. 1995

Place madeAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumbottle caps, glitter, sequins, metal, plastic

DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.175 x 3.175 x 0.635 x 3.175 cm)

Credit LineIFAF - Gift of Dr. Tey Diana Rebolledo and Dr. Michael M. Passi

Object numberFA.2003.52.3V

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionEach earring has an image of Guadalupe wearing a blue-hooded glitter cloak and tan undergarment is attached to a brass disc. Her crown is a pink sequin. A pink heat sequin is on her right, and a green jewel on her left. Silver glitter surrounds the image, and silver stars are scattered around. The post on the back is silver colored. The earrings were donated without backs. An epoxy or plastic covers all elements on the front.