Sacred heart charm

NameCharm

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal

Dimensions1 1/2 × 13/16 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 2.1 × 0.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.19

Object numberA.2015.19.19

DescriptionFiligree heart with the cypher of the name "Maria". Point of the heart curves to the right. Heart is filled with delicate filigree decoration, swirling lines and cross. The cypher is directly below the cross. The holy fire at the top of the heart is also decorated with filigree work.