Crucifix pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumGold, mother of pearl

Dimensions2 9/16 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 3.8 × 1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.15

Object numberA.2015.19.15

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionCrucifix made of gold and mother of pearl. Cross is made of mother of pearl with twisted gold wire around the edges. Body of Christ is made of gold and small in relation to the cross. Loop at the top of the cross is ornate and on a hinge.

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