Necklace with Choapan cross
Date1950-1975
Place madeChoapan, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America
Mediumsilver, coral
Dimensions21 1/4 × 2 1/2 in. (54 × 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsAdornment
Credit LineIFAF Collection
Object numberFA.1975.1.197
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.On View
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Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
Artist unrecorded
late 19th century
