DepartmentLatin America
Earrings
NameEarrings
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeMexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico, North America
MediumMetal (silver), stone (green onyx)
Dimensions2 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (6.2 × 3.3 × 0.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman, A.2010.84.11ab
Object numberA.2010.84.11ab
DescriptionScrewback earrings, vaguely triangular in overall shape, with three-pointed floral motif at top (over screwback) and with three rounded, trapezoidal dangles. Top most dangle has carved green onyx face on silver. Bottom two have zig-zag incized designs.
Artist Not Recorded
Early 20th century