DepartmentHispano

Virgin of Guadalupe

NameJewelry (Earrings)

Maker Goldie Garcia (born 1954)

CultureLatina

Dateca. 1995

Place madeAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States, North America

Mediumbottle caps, glitter, sequins, metal, plastic

DimensionsOther (bottle cap): 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (3.175 x 3.175 x 0.635 x 3.175 cm)

Credit LineIFAF - Gift of Dr. Tey Diana Rebolledo and Dr. Michael M. Passi

Object numberFA.2003.52.2V

Collections

Folk Art of New Mexico

DescriptionEach earring has an image of Guadalupe with a blue-hooded cloak and yellow undergarment and yellow rays around her head. Mostly green glitter surrounds her image that is set on the inside of the bottle caps. Each one has a pink heart sequin, gold stars, and either silver or blue round sequins. One pair uses "Diet Coke" bottle caps, and the other uses plain metal caps with blue around the edges. Shaped and twisted silver wire forms the pierced portion of the earrings. The insides of the caps are sealed with a plastic or epoxy.