Fish necklace

NameNecklace

Maker Jesus Cazares (metalworkers, jewelers, Pátzcuaro, Mexico)

Place madePátzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, North America

MediumSilver, imitation coral

Dimensions7 7/8 × 7 7/8 × 3/16 in. (20 × 20 × 0.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.84

Object numberA.2015.19.84

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionNecklace made predominantly of the imitation coral beads interspersed by the silver fish. The fish are attached to the necklace at their mouths so they extend outward from the necklace. They are evenly spaced out with three beads between each one.