DepartmentLatin America

Earrings

NameEarrings

CultureAymara and Quechua Indian

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeLa Paz, La Paz, Bolivia, South America

MediumSilver

DimensionsOverall: 6 x 2 1/2 in. (15.2 x 6.4 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds provided by Connie Thrasher Jaquith

Object numberA.2000.26.2V

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionPair of silver, long dangling style earrings. Top is small button with round dots around edges; next is wide leaf panel; then a horned bull; and finally a crescent moon with three diamond shaped mini-dangles.

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