DepartmentLatin America
Dove Pin with Cabochon
NamePin
Artist
Artist Not Recorded
DateMid-late 20th century
Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America
MediumSilver, stone, glue
Dimensions1 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (5 × 3.75 × 1.25 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Patricia M. Newman in honor of Barbara Mauldin, A.2015.25.4
Object numberA.2015.25.4
ProvenanceThese four pieces are further donations to add to Newman’s previous donations of Mexican jewelry [Accession lots: A.2010.84; A.2011.7; A.2012.21]. She has additional pieces that she will donate to MOIFA in the future.
DescriptionDove pin; sterling silver pin in the shape of a dove in flight with a large green stone on its back. The tail is fan shaped. The underside is stamped "Silver Mexico." A pin clasp is soldered on the back.
Mid-20th century
20th Century
20th Century
Mid-20th century