Sun pendant

NamePin or pendant

Maker Bernice Goodspeed (American, died 1971)

Date1938-1971

Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 × 4 1/2 in. (2.54 × 11.43 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.4

Object numberA.2015.19.4

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSilver sun pendant in pre-Columbian style. Geometric design around the edge. Sun with face in the center. Rays in alternating pattern: four pointed rays and four groups of rectangular rays.

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