Metal heart

NameMetal heart

Artist Artist unrecorded

(not assigned)Mexico, North America

MediumTin, glass, solder

DimensionsOverall: 12 11/16 x 10 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (32.3 x 27 x 3.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.31

Object numberFA.2010.97.31

DescriptionSacred heart tin frame (heart with an arrow through it and flames from center top) has a glass covered opening in the center. Below and arouind the "window" are embossed stars and dots; the flames are also embossed. The heart edge is decorated with cutout scallops. Behind the frame a small horizontal shadow box is attached. It is hinged at the proper right side and latches on the left. The arrows and the box are soldered to the heart frame and a triangular wire hanger is attached to the back of the shadow box. All patinaed a dark gray.