Relicario pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver, paper

Dimensions2 3/8 × 2 3/16 × 3/8 in. (6 × 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.2015.19.10

Object numberA.2015.19.10

DescriptionPendant with an image of a human figure (female saint) in the center. Pendant is done in delicate silver filigree with a floral motif. Leaves and flowers are around either side with a single flower at the top. In the center is a female figure with a halo and white head covering.