DepartmentLatin America
Metal heart
NameMetal heart
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
(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.Artist Not Recorded
Artist Not Recorded
Isleta Tinsmith
Artist Not Recorded