Scarf Ring for Corpus Christi Dance Costume

NameScarf Ring

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Datec. 1950

Place madeSalasaca, Tungurahua, Ecuador, South America

MediumMetal

Dimensions2 13/16 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (7.2 x 8.2 x 8.2 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1992.29.10

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSilver alloy strip soldered together to form ring. Five silver coins soldered side-to-side in form of cross, a plate soldered to top of ring; on top of center coin is silver fig. of Llama w/ring on top. Coins are man's head, Ecuadorean,dated 1928-1944. Brass birds dangle from three coins. Con't