DepartmentLatin America

Miner's Lamp

NameLamp

DateEarly 20th century

Place madePotosí Region, Bolivia, South America

MediumMetal (iron)

DimensionsOverall: 24 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/16 in. (62.5 x 12 x 3 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2009.26.26

DescriptionMetal miner's lamp: iron "cup" with cross and bird on top, the bird hiding a hook behind. Below the bird are Christian and Andean religious symbols, including a pair of crosses and other forms which look similar to letters. Below the cup hangs a chain with a bent metal tab.