Necklace with Choapan cross

NameNecklace

CultureZapotec

Date1950-1975

(not assigned)México

Place madeChoapan, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Mediumsilver, coral

Dimensions21 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (54 × 6.4 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1975.1.197

Object numberFA.1975.1.197

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionNecklace of coral and round silver beads, interspersed with coins, rectangular silver plaques, pomegranate blossoms, hands, birds, two clear glass beads. Cross pendant has heart in center, with wings, and religious medal hanging from each arm and the foot. Coins are dated from 1815 to 1847.