Breast Ornament

Artist:Mapuche

Medium: Silver

Geograhical Locations:

• Chile

Dates:18th-19th century

Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 2 3/16 in. (31.1 x 5.6 cm)

Collections:

• Decorative Arts

Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 48.206.39

Catalogue Description:
Breast ornament or "siküll" (Mapuche) in the form of a cross that is worn on the side of the chest.

Brooklyn Museum