Crucifix pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions2 13/16 × 1 9/16 × 3/8 in. (7.2 × 4 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.23

Object numberA.2015.19.23

DescriptionOld silver crucifix. Features of the figure of Christ are worn down and now are soft and blurred. The cross is made of twisted pieces of metal, with a free ring at the top. Christ is depicted with his head hanging down, wearing a loin-cloth.