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Object Number
2002.13.4
Display Title
Breast ornament, "Trapelacucha"
Descriptions
Indigenous Term
Trapelacucha; Siquel
Object Description
Breast ornament, "Trapelacucha"; two etched birds at top, three chains and two small crosses below, floral etched piece with eight coin-shaped pendants at bottom (one pendant with initials?)
Inventory Description
Metal breast ornament, Trapelacucha, decorative links connect between two main
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1945 or earlier
Culture
- Mapuche
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America
/
Chile
Materials
Silver?
Dimensions
Overall: 27.5 x 11.3 x 1 cm (10 13/16 x 4 7/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2002.13.4
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Walter H. Hodge
Provenance
Collector
Barbara T. Hodge
(1945 - 5/28/02)
Donor
Dr. Walter H. Hodge
(1945 - 5/28/02)
Donor
Barbara T. Hodge
(1945 - 5/28/2002)
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