Relicario pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal, paper

Dimensions2 5/16 × 1 3/4 × 9/16 in. (5.8 × 4.5 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.9

Object numberA.2015.19.9

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionOval-shaped, metal pendant. The loop for a cord is at the top. On the bottom and the two sides are small balls attached with a decorative element underneath each. Inside the pendant is an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe with her hands together in prayer. She wears a blue mantle and light rays are behind her.