Collar or Headband

NameCollar; Headband

CultureAraucanian, Mapuche

DateMid-19th century

Place madeLa Frontera Region, Chile, South America

MediumLeather, metal (silver)

Dimensions2 1/4 × 16 15/16 in. (5.7 × 43 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of General and Mrs. Barksdale Hamlett, A.1975.9.2

Object numberA.1975.9.2

Collections

Andean Folk Art

DescriptionStitched by hand with paving of tiny silver half beads. These are plain raised half-circles with 2 holes in each to allow them to be sewn on. At left and right, square open areas were left, with beads sewn on in x shape. A buttonhole is sewn at the proper right, and a silver coin at the left as a button closure.