Sacred heart charm

NameCharm

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver, gilt

Dimensions1 15/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (5 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.17

Object numberA.2015.19.17

DescriptionHollow heart pendant. Symmetrical design of a symbolic representation of a heart. The heart is designed with a smaller heart in the center with flowers and leaves surrounding it. At the top of the heart is triangular shape to represent holy fire. There is a loop above the fire for a cord.