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Woman's necklace
Mexican
mid 1970s
Medium/Technique
Gold-toned metal and suede
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 26 x 36 x 0.8 cm (10 1/4 x 14 3/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karen and Michael Rotenberg
Accession Number2010.311
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace is composed of multiple flat, gold-toned perforated squares connected by chains that form a wide band that circles the neck from which hangs a triangular shape. On top of each of these squares are fastened alternating purple and magenta suede discs which have gold colored spheres in the center. Chains terminating in similar balls hang from the triangular shape as part of the decoration.
ProvenanceMid 1970s, purchased by Karen Rotenberg, Boston, in Mexico; gift of Rotenberg and her husband Michael to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 2010)