Necklace, wedding lasso

NameNecklace

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid 20th century

Place madeRiobamba Region, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador, South America

MediumGlass, plastic, paper, metal, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 37 x 2 3/4 in. (94 x 7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2008.21.1

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionWedding necklace of turquoise, blue and white colored glass beads, coins, gambling chips with religious images glued to the centers. Single strand forms a large loop, at the opposite ends of which are two metal crucifixes, one larger and one smaller.