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DepartmentLatin America

NamePin

Artist Artist not recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions2 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 3/8 in. (6.7 × 6.7 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman, A.2010.84.15

Object numberA.2010.84.15

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSilver and black "L shaped pin with black background worn with point facing sideways. The leading "outer" edge has stepped "hooks." The interior has a central "Bird" in corner, and a hooked spiral form above and below.

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