Pair of Earrings

• Artist: Mapuche (Culture)
• Medium: Silver
• Geographical Location: Chile
• Dates: 18th-19th century
• Dimensions: a: 5 5/16 x 3 1/2 x 1/8 in. (13.5 x 8.9 x 0.3 cm.) b: 5 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in. ( 13 x 8.6 x 1 cm.)
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 41, Dwr. E
• Accession Number: 36.931a-b
• Image: 36.931a-b_36.934_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Pair of trapezoidal silver earrings ("chaway" in Mapuche), each with a human face in high relief that is framed by an incised or stamped design. Four triangular danglers decorated with incised X's hang down from each earring.