DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Horseman ornament
NameOrnament
Place madeMexico, North America
MediumSilver
Dimensions5/8 × 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (1.6 × 6 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.57
Object numberA.2015.19.57
DescriptionSilver ornament with two scalloped flowers that are joined together with a short length of silver chain. From the center of chain hangs a small silver ball. Each of the flowers has a loop on the back to attach to clothing.
ca. 1850-1899
ca. 1900-1925