Sacred heart charm

NameCharm

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver, gilt

Dimensions1 1/2 × 1 1/16 × 5/16 in. (3.8 × 2.7 × 0.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.18

Object numberA.2015.19.18

DescriptionHollow heart pendant. Asymetrical symbolic representation of a heart. Lower point of the heart curves to the right. Front is decorated with floral motifs that are carved into the surface of the piece. The fire at the top of the heart has a hole drilled into it for a cord or string to be passed through.