Abstract owl brooch

NameBrooch

DateMid-20th century

Place madeMexico City, Mexico, Mexico, North America

MediumSilver, turquoise

Dimensions1 1/4 × 3/8 × 1 3/16 in. (3.25 × 1 × 3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Rocio Honigman, A.2018.8.5

Object numberA.2018.8.5

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionThis stylized owl brooch is comprised of silver with turquoise accents. The head shape of the owl is similar to that of a great horned owl, with ear or horn shaped tufts of feathers atop its head. The sides of the face are rounded and small in comparison to the horned feathers. Each eye is a small round piece of inlayed turquoise set in silver. The back of the brooch has a sharp pin and latch mechanism.