Woman's Head Ornament (Trarilonco)

Artist:Mapuche

Medium: Silver

Dates:early 20th century

Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 15 in. (4.4 x 38.1 cm)

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Accession Number: 2006.3.4

Catalogue Description:
Woman's silver head ornament or trarilonco. It has thirty small flat plate links with thirty-one undecorated coin-shaped danglers. The ornament is also worn as a necklace. Condition: good; slight surface wear and the clasp is missing.

Brooklyn Museum