DepartmentLatin America
Earrings
NameEarrings
CultureZapotec
Place madeSan Pedro Quiatoni, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America
Mediumsilver, glass, ceramic
Dimensions3 13/16 × 1 3/8 in. (9.7 × 3.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1975.1.245ab
Object numberFA.1975.1.245ab
DescriptionStylized birds (probably turkeys) cut from hammered silver coins. Strung with red glass interspesed with white trade beads. Silver hinged wires for pierced ears.
Post 1850
1890 - 1902
ca. 1910