DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Belt or horsegear buckle
NameBuckle
Place madeMexico, North America
(not assigned)México
MediumSilver
Dimensions3 1/16 × 4 1/16 × 9/16 in. (7.7 × 10.3 × 1.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.59
Object numberA.2015.19.59
DescriptionLarge silver buckle that has an oval-shaped frame covered in a floral design. In the center is the bar and prong. On the back of the buckle are loops to secure the buckle to a belt or to horsegear.
ca. 2011
ca. 1920
Late 19th-early 20th century
