Sparrow brooch

NamePin

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions1 × 1 3/16 × 7/16 in. (2.6 × 3 × 1.1 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.89

Object numberA.2015.19.89

DescriptionSilver pin. Pin is generally circular. The center is dome with an image of a bird carved on the surface. Around the base of the dome is a disk. The disk has a scalloped texture around the dome and rays coming from the dome. On the back is a pin to attach the piece to clothing.