Name/Title
CrossEntry/Object ID
2021.3.62.bDescription
Yalalag cross, likely silver. The cross pendant is suspended from a necklace made of small orbs and crosses. The three metals with arrow forms hang from the cross pendant, each connected with a large orb. The pendant carries the arrow forms in its cross-section formation. Hook and eye closures at the top of the necklace chain.Use
Religious, traditionally worn by women.Context
Christian symbolCollection
Nancy Romero Mesoamerican Dress CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.3Source or Donor
Nancy RomeroAcquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
NecklaceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
MetalColor
Black, SilverMade/Created
Place
City
Hidalgo YalalagState/Province
OaxacaCountry
MexicoContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
OaxacaCountry
MexicoContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
womenswear, Mesoamerican, devotional jewelryDimensions
Dimension Notes
Full length 51.5 cm
Large pendant length (without metals) 7.5 cm
Large pendant width (without metals) 6.5 cm
Circumference of necklace 67 cmLocation
Box
Box 16Room
Storage UnitResearch Notes
Notes
"The Yalalag Cross, a Multitude of Trees" by Beryl Curry Bland