DepartmentHispano

Virgin of Guadalupe

NameJewelry (Earrings), Shrine

Maker Bernadette Vigil

CultureChicana

Date1990's

Place madeNew Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumplastic, paper, sequins, beads, metal, wire

DimensionsOther (Height include the wire ear piece): 3 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (7.62 x 3.81 x 0.635 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. Tey Diana Rebolledo and Dr. Michael M. Passi, IFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2003.52.7V

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionA paper print of the Virgin of Guadalupe dressed in red with a blue hooded cloake is inserted into a slot in a gold-colored piece of plastic. Sequins and beads of various colors surround the image of the Virgin. Gold-colored wire is used for the pierced ear pieces.