Cross pendant

NamePendant

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver, abalone

Dimensions1 7/8 × 1 × 3/16 in. (4.8 × 2.6 × 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.2015.19.94

Object numberA.2015.19.94

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionSimple silver cross with inlayed abalone. The silver setting is beveled up to the abalone. Between each of the arms of the cross is a silver ball. At the top of the cross is a loop for wearing the piece.

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