Abstract owl brooch
DateMid-20th century
Place madeMexico City, Mexico, Mexico, North America
MediumSilver, turquoise
Dimensions1 1/4 × 3/8 × 1 3/16 in. (3.25 × 1 × 3 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rocio Honigman, A.2018.8.5
Object numberA.2018.8.5
DescriptionThis stylized owl brooch is comprised of silver with turquoise accents. The head shape of the owl is similar to that of a great horned owl, with ear or horn shaped tufts of feathers atop its head. The sides of the face are rounded and small in comparison to the horned feathers. Each eye is a small round piece of inlayed turquoise set in silver. The back of the brooch has a sharp pin and latch mechanism.On View
Not on view
Mid-20th century
Los Castillo
Mid-20th century
Late 19th century
Mid-20th century
Late 19th century
Jaime Valdez
1976-1977
Jaime Valdez
1976-1977
