Breast Ornament
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
18th–19th century
DIMENSIONS
11 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (29.2 x 6 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
48.206.38
CREDIT LINE
Frank L. Babbott Fund, Frank Sherman Benson Fund, Carll H. de Silver Fund, A. Augustus Healy Fund, Caroline A.L. Pratt Fund, Charles Stewart Smith Memorial Fund, and Ella C. Woodward Memorial Fund
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Breast ornament or "siküll" (Mapuche) in the form of a cross that is worn on the side of the chest.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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