DepartmentLatin America

Talisman

NameTalisman

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1960

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal, Fiber, Paper

Dimensions1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.5 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Girard Foundation Collection

Object numberA.1981.42.770

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionHorseshoe-shaped round metal rod wrapped w/red shiny thread. Top center has small printed, colored picture of Madonna. A silver and gold sequin are glued on the sides of the horseshoe.

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