Jesuit Necklace with Cross

Jewelry

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Frances M. Maguire Art Museum

Name/Title

Jesuit Necklace with Cross

Entry/Object ID

2005.1.1

Description

Shaped mineral “trade” beads with bronze cross strung on deerskin lace. Purchased through Fr. Joseph Lea.

Use

Used as an item of trade between the Jesuits and native Americans.

Material

mineral clay beads, Bronze