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Chahuay
Chahuay
Chahuay
DepartmentLatin America

Chahuay

NameEarrings
CultureMapuche
Date19th century
Place madeChile, South America
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 9/16 × 7/8 in. (4 × 2.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of the Estate of Edith Page Skewes-Cox Estate, A.1974.19.9ab
Object numberA.1974.19.9ab
DescriptionDiscoidal shape. Four rhomboid-paddle shaped plaques linked to the lower part.
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