DepartmentLatin America

Punzon

NamePin

CultureMapuche

DateLate 19th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumMetal (silver)

Dimensions13 3/4 × 2 7/16 in. (35 × 6.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, bequest of the Estate of Edith Page Skewes-Cox Estate, A.1974.19.20

Object numberA.1974.19.20

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionHas a large spherical head with incised vertical lines in the middle and a squared baluster finial design on top with a "Mapuche" or Greek cross attached by a loop.

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