Name/Title
MilagrosEntry/Object ID
E-161-ABDescription
Two small metal charms, one on a piece of yellow ribbon, called milagros. Milagros are carried for good luck and to ward off evil. They can range in size, and can depict almost anything, such as body parts, animals, or religious figures. These two depict a heart and a flying bird. See the article below for more information.Use
Protection/to ward off evil, or for good luck.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumEthnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
MexicoDimensions
Dimension Notes
2 cm by 2 cmCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good