Abstract design brooch

NamePin

Date1938-1971

Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America

MediumSilver, turquoise

Dimensions1 7/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/2 in. (3.6 × 3.5 × 1.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.2

Object numberA.2015.19.2

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSilver pin with abstract design. Design consists of clockwise spiral with rays coming outward from the spiral. Between the rays, small blue/green stones are set around the edge of the pendant.

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