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Necklace with incised cross and red trade beads
Necklace with incised cross and red trade beads
Necklace with incised cross and red trade beads
DepartmentLatin America

Necklace with incised cross and red trade beads

NameNecklace
CultureZapotec
Place madeTalea de Castro, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America
Mediumsilver, ceramic (glass), cotton
Dimensions16 1/4 × 4 3/8 in. (41.3 × 11.1 cm)
Object numberFA.1975.1.208
Collections
DescriptionString of Venetian trade beads with hollow silver beads, one pomegranate and a dagger. Beads are red over a white core. Pendant is large silver cross incised with triangle and flower designs on both sides. Necklace is strung on cotton threads with large bow at top.
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