DepartmentLatin America

Pin or Pendant

NamePin, pendant

Maker Miguel Garcia Martinez

DateMid-late 20th century

Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America

MediumMixed metals (silver, copper), black stone (piedra negra), turquoise

Dimensions1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (4.5 × 4.5 × 0.75 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman in honor of Barbara Mauldin, A.2015.25.1

Object numberA.2015.25.1

ProvenanceThese four pieces are further donations to add to Newman’s previous donations of Mexican jewelry [Accession lots: A.2010.84; A.2011.7; A.2012.21]. She has additional pieces that she will donate to MOIFA in the future.

DescriptionPin or pendant; Flower with five petals made of two different types of metals. On inside of flower is a black stone starfish-shape. In the center of that a blue-green stone is mounted. On the back side of the pin are two fastenings; one to wear as pin another as pendant. Stamped on back of pin: "Mexico 925 Miguel 067"