Horseman ornament

NameOrnament

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 3/8 × 2 13/16 × 3/8 in. (3.5 × 7.1 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.55

Object numberA.2015.19.55

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSilver ornament of two sea shells. The shells are connected, one has a loop and the other has a hook. Two loops on the back of the shells allow them to be attached to clothing.

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