DepartmentLatin America

Pair of Earrings

NamePair of Earrings

CultureAraucanian, Mapuche

DateLate 19th - early 20th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumMetal (silver)

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (6.35 x 5.715 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.1971.15.59

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionSand cast with simple raised detail. Long bell-shaped form, with dotted, flat bottoms, pierced triangular and vertical elements below a rounded top from which the earwire projected in a circular form.

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