Pectoral Ornament

NamePectoral Ornament

CultureMapuche

DateLate 19th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions2 3/4 × 16 in. (6.985 × 40.64 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of General and Mrs. Barksdale Hamlett, A.1975.9.12

Object numberA.1975.9.12

Collections

DescriptionThree sets of eight silver canutillos (long, slender tubular beads). Pendant at bottom is jar, or pomegranate shaped with 4 danglers which suggest or human forms. Pendant has raised human head at center & oval boss below it.

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