DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Cross pendant with inlaid stones
NamePendant
DateMid-20th century
Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America
MediumSilver, coral, amethyst
Dimensions1 3/16 × 3/16 × 1 7/8 in. (3 × 0.5 × 4.75 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rocio Honigman, A.2018.8.4
Object numberA.2018.8.4
DescriptionThis cross is comprised of a silver reticulated body, with amethyst and red coral accents. The body of the cross is comprised of four limbs each with inlayed red coral, fastened in silver. In the center there is a finely cut amethyst set in silver, with a scalloped edge design encompassing it. In the upper right and left crooks of the cross there are two reticulated swirl designs. In the lower right and left crooks there is a reticulated serpentine pattern. There is a small silver loop at the top of the cross for a chain or cord attachment.
Mid-20th century
Artist unrecorded
Late 19th century
