DepartmentTextiles-Latin America
Sun pendant
NamePin or pendant
Date1938-1971
Place madeTaxco, Guerrero, Mexico, North America
MediumSilver
Dimensions1 × 4 1/2 in. (2.54 × 11.43 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.4
Object numberA.2015.19.4
DescriptionSilver sun pendant in pre-Columbian style. Geometric design around the edge. Sun with face in the center. Rays in alternating pattern: four pointed rays and four groups of rectangular rays.
19th century
1938-1971
c. 1960
