Necklace with double false coin pendant

NameNecklace

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madeTehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

MediumCopper, gold wash, glass

Dimensions12 5/8 × 1 1/4 in. (32 × 3.25 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rocio Honigman, A.2018.8.1

Object numberA.2018.8.1

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionThis chain necklace and pendant are comprised of gold plated copper, false coins, and small white opaque glass beads. The pendant is comprised of two false gold coins, each surrounded with white glass beads and scalloped gold plated ground. The chain is made of the same gold plated copper, with larger links that create an almost braided affect. The clasp is a metal tube with a pinchable metal wire running through it that creates the closure.