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Chahuay
Chahuay
Chahuay
DepartmentLatin America

Chahuay

NameEarring
CultureMapuche
Date19th century
Place madeChile, South America
MediumSilver
Dimensions2 1/16 × 1 7/8 in. (5.3 × 4.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of the Estate of Edith Page Skewes-Cox Estate, A.1974.19.10
Object numberA.1974.19.10
DescriptionDiscoidal shape with cut out half moon and small incised lines and triangles at the margin. Two circular plaques linked to the upper part.
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