DepartmentLatin America

Headband; Necklace

NameHeadband; Necklace

CultureAraucanian Indians, Mapuche

DateEarly 20th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumMetal (silver)

DimensionsOverall: 23 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. (59 x 6 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection. Gift of Sallie Wagner

Object numberFA.1976.38.3

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionHeadband or necklace consisting of two rows of small rectangular linked pieces with flattened tubular central links between. Disc shaped pieces dangle from the bottom row, attached to the spaces between the rectangular central links. The discs are stamped with an expanding circular motif.