Brooch

NamePin

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver, black onyx

Dimensions2 5/16 × 2 3/16 × 3/8 in. (5.8 × 5.5 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.8

Object numberA.2015.19.8

DescriptionSilver brooch. Central piece is circular with a geometric design cut out to reveal the black onyx underneath. Around the circle are close-set loops. Hanging from the bottom 6 loops are decorative, teardrop pieces. Behind the main part of the brooch is a rectangular piece which is where the pin is attached.