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Talisman
Talisman
Talisman
Museum of International Folk Art
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
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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