Name/Title
Hair barrette in foliate (leaf/wheat) design, redEntry/Object ID
2025.1.112Description
A hair barrette with an elongated, symmetrical decorative element carved/molded in a reddish coral-orange material, in a foliate motif of overlapping leaf or wheat-ear forms meeting at a central knotted "bow" and tapering to points at each end. The surface is dressed with scattered gold glitter. A thin metal clip/spring wire is fitted along the back as the fastening. The handmade character is evident in the irregular carving and finishing. Wear includes glitter and surface loss, residue, and handling marks.Use
Used by María A. Cabrera Arús and María R. Cabrera ArúsCollection
The Cabrera Arús family collectionMade/Created
Time Period
1980sPlace
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
Maker
Made by "Nando," a family friend of the donor who worked as a merolico (maker of small homemade goods).Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
María A. Cabrera ArúsNotes
ownerPerson or Organization
María R. Cabrera ArúsNotes
ownerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Caribbean, Central AmericaNotes
production, useCreated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsCreate Date
December 13, 2025Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
June 4, 2026
