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
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.
Artist Not Recorded
Late 19th century
Artist Not Recorded
late 19th century
Artist Not Recorded
