Horseman ornament

NameOrnament

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumMetal, horn

Dimensions11/16 × 1/2 × 9/16 in. (1.8 × 1.3 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.88

Object numberA.2015.19.88

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSmall ornament representing the hoof of a horse. The main part of the hoof is made of some dark material (possibly horn). The bottom of the hoof has a metal horseshoe and along the front of the hoof are three metal circles.

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