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Virgin del Cisne milagro
Virgin del Cisne milagro
Virgin del Cisne milagro
DepartmentLatin America

Virgin del Cisne milagro

NameDétente; Religious Badge
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Dateca. 2005
Place madeLoja, Ecuador, South America
MediumPlastic, metal, fabric
DimensionsOverall: 9 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in. (22.9 x 11.4 x 1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nancy Reynolds
Object numberA.2008.61.23
Collections
DescriptionThis red amulet in the shape of a hand is decorated with yellow outline, images and lettering. The tips of the fingers read "Dios, Fe, Amistad, Amor, & Paz". In the amulet's center is an image of a gowned and crowned woman and the words "Santisima Virgen del Cisne." The reverse side reads "Plegaria " ["Pledge"]. Red, yellow & blue tassels dangle below two golden beads hanging from the bottom edge.
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