DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Cross pendant with inlaid stones
NamePendant
Artist
Artist not recorded
DateMid-20th century
Place madeMexico, North America
(not assigned)México
MediumSilver, turquoise, amethyst
Dimensions1 7/8 × 3/16 × 2 15/16 in. (4.75 × 0.5 × 7.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rocio Honigman, A.2018.8.3
Object numberA.2018.8.3
DescriptionThis cross is comprised of a silver body with turquoise and amethyst settings. The cross body is comprised of reticulated silver swirls, one small piece of turquoise with in each of the swirls, and then three pieces of turquoise at each terminal end of the cross. At the center of the cross there is a square cut amethyst. The top of the cross has a small silver loop for attachment to a strand or chain.
Early-Mid-20th century
Late 19th century
Artist not recorded
