Sun and saint pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal

Dimensions3/16 × 4 1/8 in. (0.5 × 10.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.90

Object numberA.2015.19.90

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionLarge sun pendant. In the center of the pendant is a sun with a face and grooved rays. Around the sun are eight oval pieces with a different figure inside each one. The top oval is gold-ish in color; the rest of the piece is a dark silver color. The top is designated by a hanging loop.