Amulet Necklace
Name/Title
Amulet NecklaceEntry/Object ID
2025.01.016Description
A set of five handmade amulet necklaces featuring beads crafted from natural seeds or small carved wooden elements, strung on dyed cotton threads in blue, pink, and yellow. Each necklace incorporates a small metal cross pendant or religious medallion, except the yellow-threaded necklace, which is strung entirely with beads. The amulets are lightweight and modestly ornamented, reflecting the artisanal traditions of Oaxacan marketplaces. The seed beads exhibit natural variations in tone and burn-pattern markings, suggesting hand-finishing techniques.Made/Created
Time Period
1970sEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Mestizo