Square ring

NameRing

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America

MediumMixed metals, Silver, stone (piedra negra)

Dimensions1 × 1 × 3/8 in. (2.5 × 2.5 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman in honor of Barbara Mauldin, A.2015.25.3

Object numberA.2015.25.3

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.

DescriptionInlaid square ring. A thick square of sterling silver with circular opening in the center. Each face of the square has a different pattern of inlaid stone and metal. Side 1 has bands of silver, gold, and brass in onyx; side 2 has a wavy band of gold and four rounds of turquoise in onyx; side 3 has three rounds of turquoise between a band of silver and a band of gold in onyx; side 4 has three rounds of turquoise, each in the center of a circle of gold, silver, or brass. Stamped on the inside center of the ring: "Taxco Mexico 925 ARO" and an eagle stamp with the number "3" in the center.